Covidien Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Surgipro™ II Polypropylene P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Surgipro™ II Polypropylene P-12 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Surgipro II nonabsorbable suture with needle is a sterile polypropylene monofilament suture for soft tissue approximation and ligation. It fits surgical settings that need a nonabsorbable option for general soft tissue work, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures. This SKU pairs a size 5-0 blue suture with one 19 mm P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Soft tissue ligation
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Ophthalmic and neurological surgery

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable polypropylene monofilament supports soft tissue approximation and ligation where a permanent suture is needed
• Sterile suture with needle helps streamline procedural setup
• Blue pigmented suture improves visibility during placement
• 19 mm P-12 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle suits controlled needle passage in soft tissue
• NuCoat needle coating technology helps maintain needle sharpness through the procedure
• Uncoated suture construction uses polypropylene and contains polyethylene

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating general soft tissue
• Ligation during surgical procedures
• Procedures where a nonabsorbable monofilament suture is preferred
• Cases where blue suture visibility can support placement

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it should be selected only when permanent suture support is appropriate for the procedure
• The needle on this SKU is a precision reverse cutting 3/8 circle design, which should match the surgeon's preferred handling and tissue approach
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. Surgipro II is a nonabsorbable suture.
• What material is the suture made from? The suture is composed of polypropylene and contains polyethylene.
• What needle comes with this suture? This SKU includes one P-12 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape, with a 19 mm needle length.
• What size and color is the suture? This suture is size 5-0 and pigmented blue for visibility.
• What procedures is this suture intended for? Surgipro II is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.

From Surgipro II by Covidien.