Braided Polyester Non-Absorbable Suture

DESCRIPTION

Polybond® is a braided polyester non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture, composed of polyethylene terepthalate. It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. The braided suture is coated uniformly with silicone to increase surface lubricity, thereby enhancing handling characteristics, ease of passage through tissue, and knot run-down properties.

CHARACTERISTICS

Polybond® exhibits:

• High tensile strength, both linear and knotted

• Maximum security in approximation of tissue under stress conditions

• Maximum security with prosthetic implants

• Smooth flow through tissue while maintaining optimal knot security

TENSILE STRENGTH

Polyester suture is nonabsorbable; no significant change in tensile strength retention is known to occur in vivo.

COLOR(s)

White or Green

PACKAGING

Polybond® is available in various USP sizes.

Polybond® is supplied in a wide range of lengths affixed to a diverse assortment of needle types in one dozen boxes. Three dozen suture boxes available on customer requesta