Covidien Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Surgipro II Polypropylene P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Surgipro II Polypropylene P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

This nonabsorbable suture with needle is a sterile Surgipro II polypropylene monofilament suture with a P-13 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It fits general soft tissue approximation and ligation workflows, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery where a nonabsorbable option is needed. This SKU pairs a size 4 - 0 blue suture with an 18 inch length and a 13 mm needle for precise handling and visibility.

Good Fit For

• General soft tissue approximation
• Ligation tasks in surgical settings
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Ophthalmic and neurological surgery

Key Features

• Nonabsorbable polypropylene monofilament for procedures that call for permanent wound support
• Sterile suture with one P-13 precision reverse cutting needle for ready procedural use
• 13 mm 3/8 circle needle supports controlled placement in delicate soft tissue work
• Blue suture color improves visibility during handling and placement
• NuCoat needle coating technology helps maintain needle sharpness through the procedure
• 18 inch size 4 - 0 suture offers a specific combination for fine soft tissue approximation and ligation

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating soft tissue when a nonabsorbable monofilament suture is preferred
• Performing ligation in procedures that require a sterile suture with needle
• Supporting visibility during suturing with a blue suture strand
• Using a precision reverse cutting needle in fine tissue work

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suture is nonabsorbable, so it should be selected only when permanent support is appropriate for the procedure.
• The needle is a precision reverse cutting style with a 3/8 circle shape, which may matter if your team standardizes by needle profile.
• California Proposition 65 reporting applies to this product.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? No. This Surgipro II suture is nonabsorbable.
• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This SKU includes one P-13 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape, with a 13 mm length.
• What procedures is this suture used for? The product details indicate use for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
• What are the suture size and length? This suture is size 4 - 0 and 18 inch long.
• Is the suture easy to see during placement? Yes. The suture is pigmented blue to enhance visibility.

From Surgipro II by Covidien.