J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle STRATAFIX™ Symmetric PDS® Plus Polydioxanone with Irgacare MP CTX 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 1 Monofilament

Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle STRATAFIX™ Symmetric PDS® Plus Polydioxanone with Irgacare MP CTX 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 1 Monofilament

This absorbable antibacterial suture with needle is a STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus unidirectional knotless tissue control device with a taper point needle. It fits buyers looking for a monofilament polydioxanone suture for clinical settings where needle shape, suture size, and handling characteristics matter. This SKU uses a size 1 violet suture in a 45 cm length with one 48 mm CTX 1/2 circle stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Procedure setups that specify a size 1 monofilament absorbable antibacterial suture
• Teams selecting a 1/2 circle taper point needle configuration
• Buyers standardizing on STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus sutures

Key Features

• Absorbable antibacterial suture with needle for procedures requiring this suture type
• Unidirectional knotless tissue control device format for buyers specifying STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus
• Monofilament polydioxanone with Irgacare MP in violet for easy product identification
• 48 mm CTX 1/2 circle taper point stainless steel needle supports selection by needle profile
• 45 cm size 1 suture helps match procedure and tissue requirements
• Strength retention noted at 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks

Applications and Usage

• Selecting a knotless tissue control device suture when a taper point needle is preferred
• Stocking procedure trays that call for a 45 cm absorbable monofilament suture
• Ordering by exact needle profile, including CTX code and 48 mm needle length

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 48 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Confirm that a size 1 suture matches the procedure requirement before ordering.
• Check that the 48 mm 1/2 circle taper point needle is the preferred needle configuration for your setup.
• Verify that a 45 cm suture length aligns with clinician preference and tray standardization needs.

FAQ

• What needle configuration does this suture use? This suture comes with one CTX 1/2 circle taper point needle measuring 48 mm and made of stainless steel.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 1 and measures 45 cm in length.
• What type of suture material is used? This product uses polydioxanone with Irgacare MP and has a monofilament construction.
• Is the suture coated? No. This STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus suture is uncoated.
• How does strength retention progress over time? The product details state strength retention of 80% at 2 weeks, 70% at 4 weeks, and 60% at 6 weeks.

From STRATAFIX Symmetric PDS Plus by J & J Healthcare Systems.