Surgical Specialties Absorbable Suture with Needle PolySyn™ Polyglycolic Acid C-17 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5-0 Braided, 12/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle PolySyn™ Polyglycolic Acid C-17 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5-0 Braided, 12/BX

This absorbable suture with needle pairs PolySyn polyglycolic acid braided suture with a C-17 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle. It fits buyers who need a sterile absorbable option for procedures where needle configuration, suture size, and absorption profile matter. This SKU uses size 5-0 undyed suture with a 39 mm alloy needle, and the coated construction is made to help reduce tissue drag.

Good Fit For

• Procedure setups requiring a reverse cutting needle
• Clinical purchasing where absorbable braided sutures are specified
• Teams matching size 5-0 suture to a 39 mm needle

Key Features

• Absorbable braided polyglycolic acid suture for procedures that call for temporary wound support
• C-17 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle helps buyers match the suture to required needle configuration
• Size 5-0 undyed suture supports precise selection when gauge and visibility preferences matter
• Proprietary coating reduces tissue drag for smoother passage through tissue
• Strength retention is 50% at 2 weeks and 20% at 3 weeks
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 50 to 90 days

Applications and Usage

• Stocking sterile absorbable sutures for procedural trays
• Selecting a reverse cutting needle suture for cases that specify a C-17 3/8 circle needle
• Purchasing a coated braided absorbable suture when reduced tissue drag is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 39 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Confirm the required needle pattern before ordering, as this SKU uses a C-17 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.
• Check the needed suture gauge carefully, since this product is size 5-0.
• For procedure planning, note the stated strength retention at 2 and 3 weeks and the 50 to 90 day absorption window.

FAQ

• What needle type does this absorbable suture use? This suture uses a C-17 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle.
• What is the suture size? This SKU is size 5-0.
• How long is the needle and suture? The needle length is 39 mm, and the suture length is 10 inch.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The stated strength retention is 50% at 2 weeks and 20% at 3 weeks, with complete mass absorption in 50 to 90 days.
• Is this suture sterile and coated? Yes. This absorbable suture is sterile and coated, and the coating is intended to reduce tissue drag.

From PolySyn by Surgical Specialties.