- A size 2/0 UNIFY PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) surgical suture, this non-absorbable suture is designed to offer similar performance to discontinued Gore-Tex® sutures, providing permanent strength and high biocompatibility
Uses
- Specialized Surgery:
- Ideal for plastic, cosmetic, and oral surgery due to its smooth surface and aesthetic white color
- Suspension Procedures:
- Frequently used for procedures that require a suture to maintain its tensile strength indefinitely to support or suspend tissue
- Soft Tissue Approximation:
- Indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation or ligation
- Dental Implants and Bone Grafting:
- Often selected for oral surgical procedures because it is biologically inert and does not support bacterial migration along the suture line
Features
- 60mm Straight Cutting Needle:
- A large, stainless steel needle (KS / SC-2 comparable) featuring an ultra-sharp point for atraumatic tissue penetration
- Silicone Coating:
- The needle is coated with silicone to ensure smooth tissue passage with minimal resistance
- Monofilament Thread:
- The 30-inch (75 cm) white PTFE thread is uncoated, monofilament, and non-absorbable
- Indefinite Strength:
- As a non-resorbable material, its tensile strength is retained for a lifetime
Benefits
- Minimal Tissue Trauma:
- The exceptionally smooth surface of the PTFE material results in virtually no "sawing" effect or drag during passage
- Excellent Handling:
- Unlike many monofilaments, this suture has little to no package memory, making it soft and easy to handle while ensuring secure knots
- Patient Comfort:
- The material is soft and flexible in the patient's body, which improves the postoperative experience compared to stiffer monofilaments
- Biocompatibility:
- Being biologically inert and chemically non-reactive, it minimizes the body’s inflammatory response and reduces the risk of infection
