- A synthetic absorbable suture that is specifically a 3-0 size braided suture, dyed violet, and equipped with a DSM19 precision reverse cutting needle
Uses
- Wound Healing Support:
- Designed to ensure secure closure through the critical early phases of wound healing
- Surgical Specialties:
- Commonly used in OB/GYN, urology, and gastrointestinal procedures
- Tissue Approximation:
- Frequently utilized for skin closures where an absorbable material is appropriate
Features
- Material:
- Made from Polyglycolic Acid (PGA), a synthetic absorbable material
- Construction:
- Features a braided design for strength and flexibility
- Coating:
- Includes a proprietary smooth, low-friction coating to significantly reduce tissue drag
- Strength Retention:
- Retains approximately 50% of its initial strength at 14 days and 20% at 21 days
- Needle Specs:
- Includes a DSM19 (19mm) precision reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle curvature
- Absorption Rate:
- Mass absorption is essentially complete between 50 and 90 days
Benefits
- Smooth Tissue Passage:
- The proprietary coating and braided construction allow the suture to glide through tissue with minimal trauma
- Superior Penetration:
- Needles are honed with a unique multiedged point to provide greater ease of penetration and reduced disruption
- Reliable Handling:
- Packaged in a Racetrack design that reduces material memory and protects the needle from damage until use
- Efficiency:
- Features a "press-push" needle lift that allows for easy, one-handed removal from the packaging during surgery
- Quality Assurance:
- Backed by the Henry Schein Seal of Excellence, which serves as a guarantee for quality and clinical performance
