Covidien Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Surgipro™ II Polypropylene P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle Surgipro™ II Polypropylene P-13 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 is used in general soft tissue procedures, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery, when a nonabsorbable suture is needed. This version pairs a size 5 - 0 blue suture with one 13 mm P-13 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 procedures where lasting suture material is required
• Sterile suture with needle helps streamline procedural setup
• 13 mm P-13 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue penetration
• Blue suture color improves visibility during placement
• Uncoated suture with NuCoat needle coating technology is intended to maintain needle sharpness through the procedure
• Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery

Applications and Usage

• Closing or approximating soft tissue in procedures that call for a nonabsorbable suture
• Ligation tasks in surgical settings
• Procedures where blue suture visibility can help the surgical field
• Cases needing a precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle configuration

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This is a nonabsorbable suture, so it should be selected only when that suture profile matches the procedure plan.
• The needle is a precision reverse cutting style with a 13 mm length; confirm the needle configuration fits the tissue and technique required.
• This product is reported under California Proposition 65.

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable or nonabsorbable? This is a nonabsorbable suture.
• What material is the suture made from? The suture is made from polypropylene monofilament.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This version includes one P-13, 13 mm, 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle.
• Where can this suture be used? Surgipro II suture is indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
• Is the suture easy to see during placement? Yes. The suture is pigmented blue to enhance visibility.

From Surgipro II by Covidien.