- A 3-0 size braided thread, undyed (clear), and equipped with a C-6 precision reverse cutting needle
Uses
- Wound Closure:
- Ideal for procedures requiring an absorbable material for skin and mucosa closings in most areas of the body
- Medical Specialties:
- Regularly used in General Surgery, OB/GYN, Urology, and Gastrointestinal procedures
- Tissue Approximation:
- Provides reliable support during the critical early wound healing period
Features
- Material:
- Made of Polyglycolic Acid (PGA), a synthetic absorbable material
- Construction:
- Features a braided design for increased strength and flexibility
- Coating:
- Includes an extraordinarily smooth, low-friction proprietary coating to reduce tissue drag
- Suture Specifications:
- Size: 3-0
- Length: 27 inches
- Color: Undyed (clear)
- Needle Design:
- Features a C-6 (18mm) precision reverse cutting needle with a 3/8 circle curvature
- Absorption Profile:
- Strength Retention: Approximately 50% at 14 days and 20% at 21 days
- Mass Absorption: Complete between 50 and 90 days
Benefits
- Smooth Tissue Passage:
- The proprietary low-friction coating allows the braided thread to glide through tissue with minimal trauma
- Enhanced Visibility & Safety:
- Manufactured from first-quality raw materials to ensure dependable and predictable absorption
- Superior Handling:
- Packaged in Racetrack packaging to reduce material memory, ensuring the suture remains easy to manage once removed
- Efficient Removal:
- Features a "press-push" needle lift that allows for easy, one-handed removal from the pack
- Quality Standard:
- Carries the Henry Schein Seal of Excellence, providing a 100% satisfaction guarantee for clinical quality and value
