Covidien Suture with Needle Polysorb Absorbable Undyed Braided Polyester Size 5 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/BX

Suture with Needle Polysorb Absorbable Undyed Braided Polyester Size 5 - 0 18 Inch Suture 1-Needle 13 mm Length 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle, 12/BX

This Polysorb absorbable suture with needle is an undyed braided polyester suture in size 5-0 with an 18 inch strand. It fits buyers looking for a braided absorbable option for wound closure workflows that call for a reverse cutting needle. The suture uses one 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle and comes in a box of 12.

Good Fit For

• Clinical and surgical settings using absorbable braided sutures
• Workflows that specify a 5-0 suture with a reverse cutting needle
• Buyers standardizing on Polysorb sutures by needle shape and length

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyester suture for wound closure needs
• Undyed strand for buyers who prefer a non-colored suture
• Size 5-0 with an 18 inch length for procedures that call for this finer format
• One 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle attached for controlled needle handling
• Coated, tight braided construction helps reduce tissue trauma
• Supports wound up to 3 week with complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable suture with needle for wound closure
• Stocking procedure rooms that need 5-0 braided absorbable sutures
• Matching a 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle preference in clinical supply orders

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 18 Inch.
• Choose this suture only when a 5-0 size and 18 inch length match the intended procedure requirements.
• Needle configuration matters for handling and tissue approach, so confirm the 13 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting format before ordering.
• This is an absorbable option, with wound support up to 3 week and complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days.

FAQ

• What type of suture is this? This is an absorbable Polysorb suture with needle made from braided polyester and finished in an undyed color.
• What needle is attached to the suture? The suture has one 13 mm reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape.
• What size and length is the suture? This suture is size 5-0 and the strand length is 18 inch.
• How long does the suture support the wound and absorb? The product details state that it supports the wound up to 3 week and reaches complete mass absorption in 56 to 70 days.

From Polysorb by Covidien.