POWERFIBER® & CP-FIBER
Ultra-high Molecular Weight Braided Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Non-Absorbable Suture
DESCRIPTION
PowerFiber® & CP-Fiber are a non-absorbable synthetic surgical suture composed of an ultra-high molecular weight braided polyethylene fiber that provides strength superior to most other suture materials. Both can be custom-configured to fit your unique application process.
CHARACTERISTICS
Ultra-high molecular weight, white braided polyethylene (UHMWPE) material with a polyester core. Also available with a colored tracer for increased visibility.
• Strong, durable, pliable
• Exceptional strength for knot tying
• 15 times stronger than steel on a weighted basis
• Unique braiding with a colored tracer for increased visibility
• Polyester core designed to enhance knot security
COLOR
PowerFiber® – All white or white with a green polyethylene tracer
CP-Fiber – All white or white with a blue or black tracer
PACKAGING
PowerFiber® is available in various USP sizes.
PowerFiber® is available on spools (non-sterile only), and pre-cut lengths, needled or non-needled, sterile or non-sterile.
CP-Fiber is available in various USP sizes.
CP-Fiber is available with sterile or non-sterile in pre-cut lengths or ligating reels; both non-needled and affixed to various needle types; including removable needles in one-, two-, or three- dozen boxes and ligating reels.
