Polysorb Absorbable Suture - High-Strength Braided Synthetic Polyester

Who Uses This Product? Medical professionals who regularly stitch wounds.

Why They Love This Product: These sutures retain their strength over the healing period of the wound. They absorb into the body and a doctor is not required to remove them. The sutures are coated to ensure greater ease of knot positioning, better knot tightness, and a smoother surface.

Covidien Polysorb Absorbable Braided Sutures Overview

The Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture are made of high-strength synthetic polyester. The braiding structure provides easy handling and knot security for optimal wound closure. The Polysorb Absorbable Sutures are coated to ensure that they are flexible and won't cause friction on the skin. These sutures do not need to be removed, since the body breaks them down and absorbs them entirely.

Features and Benefits

• Sutures Retain Tensile Strength Over the Healing Period
• Polymer Coating Ensures Flexibility
• Coated With Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate To Reduce Friction
• Great Knot Security - Sutures Will Not Pop or Break Open
• Violet Color Makes Sutures Easily Visible
• Sutures Absorb Into the Body in 56 to 70 Days

Stronger When It's Needed

Wounds are weakest during the first two weeks after surgery. Those first two weeks are critical to the healing process, and sutures provide the necessary strength to keep the wound closed. These sutures have a tightly woven outer structure and a twisted core composed of glycolide and lactide called Lactomer that retains tensile strength during the critical healing period, providing an optimal chance for the wound to heal properly and seamlessly. The coating on the sutures keeps them strong and flexible, reducing the chances of them breaking or popping.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are dissolvable sutures used for?
They are intended for use during surgical interventions.

How do absorbable sutures dissolve?
Enzymes in the human body slowly break them down. They will eventually dissolve and disappear on their own.

How long does it take the sutures to absorb?
Barring any complications, absorption of these dissolvable sutures finishes between the 56th and 70th day.

Are these dissolvable sutures sterile?
Yes

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Medtronic
• Brand: Covidien
• Product Number: L35
• Length: 18 Inches
• Materials: High-Strenght Synthetic Polyester
• Color: Violet
• Application: Absorbable Suture

Manuals and Documents

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