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Biotronix Healthcare | Sutures Polyglycolic Acid
Polyglycolic Acid
Biotronix Healthcare’s PGA suture is a synthetic absorbable monofilament braided suture composed of polyglycolic acid and a calcium stearate and polycaprolactone coating. Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyglycolic suture has minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process, superior tensile strength and excellent knotting security. The braided construction ensures that handling and knotting are excellent and the unique lubricant coating remains effectively bonded to the material throughout its use, ensuring smooth passage through tissue and easy knot tie down. Biotronix’s PGA suture holds more than 75% of its tensile strength at two weeks and complete absorption takes place in approximately 60 to 90 days. Applications: Biotronix’s Polyglycolic Acid is ideal for use in general surgery, orthopedic surgery, obstetric/ gynecological surgery, gastro intestinal tract. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Unique lubricant coated ensures smoother passage through tissue • High tensile strength • Superb Handling properties • Minimal tissue irritation • Secure knot placement • Maintains more than 75% of tensile strength at 14 Color: days Violet and Un-dyed • Maintains 50% tensile strength at 21 days • Complete absorption in 60 to 90 days from Sterilization: implantation Ethylene oxide Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. Also available in reels.
Shelf Life: 5 years.
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Nylon Monofilament
Nylon Monofilament
Biotronix Healthcare’s Nylon suture is a synthetic non-absorbable suture composed of nylon 6 and 6.6. Biotronix Healthcare’s Nylon suture has minimal tissue reactivity and as with any nylon suture, although not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the suture in-vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over time. Applications: General closure, skin and plastic surgery. Also can be used for ophthalmic and micro surgery. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Nylon suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Smooth passage through tissue • Superb Handling properties • Minimal tissue reactivity • Maximum flexibility • Minimal memory • Excellent knot security Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. Also available in reels.
Color: Blue or Black Sterilization: Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: 5 years. www.biotronixhealthcare.com
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Chromic Catgut
Chromic Catgut
Biotronix Healthcare’s Catgut Chromic suture is a natural absorbable twisted monofilament suture composed of highly purified connective tissue from both, the serosal layer of bovine intestine or the intestinal sub-mucosa layer of sheep. Chromic gut is processed to provide greater resistance to body enzymes thus increasing absorption time. Biotronix Healthcare’s Catgut Chromic has minimal tissue reactivity and a longer absorption period than plain gut. Biotronix’s Catgut Chromic is of the highest quality with collagen compositions of over 95% ensuring higher tensile strength and absorption times. Biotronix’s Catgut Chromic suture holds tensile strength on implantation from 18-21 days and complete absorption takes place in approximately 55-75 days. Applications: Biotronix’s Catgut Chromic is ideal for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Catgut Chromic suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Accurate polishing ensures smoother passage through tissue • High collagen purity • Superb Handling properties • Minimal tissue irritation • Uniform twist spread across the suture length and controlled dying provides high tensile strength Color: • Chromium processing decreases absorption rate Brown and increases tensil strength • Complete absorption in 55 to 75 days from Sterilization: implantation Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. 5 years. Also available in reels. www.biotronixhealthcare.com
Biotronix Healthcare | Sutures Polyester
Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyester suture is a synthetic non-absorbable braided suture composed of a polyester composite of polyethylene terephthalate. Biotronix Healthcare’s polyester braided suture is available uncoated or evenly coated with silicone, thus enhancing handling properties, smooth passage through tissue and knot security. Unlike some absorbable sutures, Biotronix’s Polyester is not subject to degradation or known to lose tensile strength. Biotronix’s Polyester suture meets U.S.P. requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Non-absorbable Surgical Sutures. Applications: Biotronix’s Polyester suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
Polyester
Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyester suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Silicone coated for smooth passage through tissue • Tensile strength retained indefinitely • Minimal tissue reactivity • Maximum flexibility • Minimal memory • Excellent knot security Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. available in reels.
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Color: Green Sterilization: Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: 5 years. www.biotronixhealthcare.com
Biotronix Healthcare | Sutures Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Biotronix Healthcare’s Polypropylene suture is a synthetic non-absorbable monofilament sterile suture composed of long-chain polyolefin polymer known as polypropylene. Biotronix Healthcare’s polypropylene is available uncoated, because of its smooth surface, it enhances handling properties, smooth passage through tissue and knot security. Unlike some absorbable sutures, Biotronix’s Polypropylene is not subject to degradation or known to lose tensile strength. Biotronix’s Polypropylene suture meets U.S.P. requirements as described in the U.S.P. Monograph for Non-absorbable Surgical Sutures. Applications: Biotronix’s Polypropylene suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular surgery. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Polypropylene suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Smooth Passage through tissue • Tensile strength retained indefinitely • Minimal tissue reactivity • Maximum flexibility • Excellent knot security • Not effected or weakened by tissue enzyme • Does not harbor micro-organisms Color: Green Packaging: Sterilization: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. Also Ethylene oxide available in reels. Shelf Life: 5 years.
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Biotronix Healthcare | Sutures Plain Catgut
Biotronix Healthcare’s plain catgut suture is a natural absorbable twisted monofilament suture composed of highly purified connective tissue from both, the serosal layer of bovine intestine or the intestinal sub-mucosa layer of sheep. Biotronix Healthcare’s plain catgut has minimal tissue reactivity and a short absorption period. Biotronix’s plain catgut is of the highest quality with collagen compositions of over 95% ensuring higher tensile strength and absorption times. Biotronix’s plain catgut suture holds tensile strength on implantation from 12-15 days and complete absorption takes place in approximately 30-60 days.
Plain Catgut
Applications: Biotronix’s Plain Catgut is ideal for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Plain Catgut suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Accurate polishing ensures smoother passage through tissue • High collagen purity • Superb Handling properties • Minimal tissue irritation • Uniform twist spread across the suture length and controlled dying provides high tensile strength • Absorption by enzymatic hydrolysis • Complete absorption in 30 to 60 days from implantation Color: Yellow/Beige Packaging: Sterilization: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. Also Ethylene oxide available in reels. Shelf Life: 5 years.
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Silk Braided Black
Silk Braided Black
Biotronix Healthcare’s Braided Silk Suture is a non-absorbable suture composed of intertwined thread from silk worm larva species Bombyx Mori . The silk fibers are treated to remove the naturally-occurring gum, bleached and braided to produce Silk surgical sutures. Biotronix Healthcare’s Nylon Silk Suture has moderate tissue reactivity and as with any Silk Suture, although not absorbed, progressive degradation of the suture may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over time. Applications: General closure, G. I. Tract, Plastic, Skin, Opthalmic, Cardiovascular Surgeries. Widely used as ligature. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Braided Silk suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Uniformly coated with silicone to enhance handling characteristics • Coating allows smooth passage through tissue • Superb Handling properties • Moderate tissue reactivity • Tightly braided at a slow controlled rate and electronically inspected during the processing. • Minimal memory
Color: Blue or Black Sterilization: Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: 5 years. www.biotronixhealthcare.com
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Polydioxanone
Polydioxanone
Biotronix Healthcare’s Polydioxanone suture is a synthetic absorbable monofilament suture composed of polyester, poly (p-dioxanone). Biotronix Healthcare’s Polydioxanone has minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process, superior tensile strength and excellent knotting security. Biotronix’s PDA suture holds more than 80% of its tensile strength at two weeks and complete absorption at 180 days. Applications: Polydioxanone are ideal for use in general surgery, orthopedic surgery, pediatric cardiovascular surgery, gastro intestinal tract and sub cuticle surgery. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Polydioxanone suture: • Drill End Press Fit needles for maximum strength between thread and needles • Minimal tissue reactivity • High tensile strength • Maintains 80% of tensile strength at 14 days • Maintains 40% tensile strength at 60 days • Complete absorption in 180 days from implantation Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. available in reels.
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Color: Violet Sterilization: Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: 5 years. www.biotronixhealthcare.com
Biotronix Healthcare | Sutures Polyglactine 910
Polyglactine 910
Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyglactine 910 suture is a synthetic absorbable multifilament suture composed of 90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyglactine 910 has minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process, superior tensile strength and excellent knotting security. Biotronix’s Polyglactine 910 suture holds more than 75% of its tensile strength at 14 days, and complete absorption at 180 days. Applications: Polyglactine 910 are ideal for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation including use in ophthalmic procedures, but for use in cardiovascular and neurological procedures. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Polyglactine 910 suture: • Coating for easy tissue passage • Minimal tissue reactivity • High tensile strength and smooth knot tie down • Maintains 75% of tensile strength at 14 days • Maintains 50% tensile strength at 21 days • Maintains 25% tensile strength at 28 days • Complete absorption in 56 to 72 days from implantation Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. available in reels.
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Poliglecaprone 25
Poliglecaprone 25
Biotronix Healthcare’s Poliglecaprone 25 suture is a synthetic absorbable monofilament suture composed of a copolymer ofglycolide and epsilon-caprolactone. Biotronix Healthcare’s Poliglecaprone 25 has minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process, superior tensile strength and excellent knotting security. Biotronix’s Poliglecaprone 25 is a reliable rapid absorbtion suture. Applications: Poliglecaprone 25 are ideal for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation, but for use in cardiovascular, neurological procedures microsurgery and ophthalmic surgery. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Poliglecaprone 25 suture: • Smooth tissue passage • Minimal tissue reactivity • Excelent handling properties • High pliability • Complete absorption in 90 to 120 days from implantation Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box.
Color: Violet or Undyed Sterilization: Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: 5 years. www.biotronixhealthcare.com
Biotronix Healthcare | Sutures Stainless Steel
Biotronix Healthcare’s monofilament and non absorbable, sterile steel surgical suture is composed of high quality SS316L stainless steel, the trusted metal for surgical use.
Stainless Steel
High tensile strength and low tissue reaction. Biotronix’s stainless steel wire is especially designed to minimize breakage during band tightening by twisting. Permanent needle to suture attachment. Applications: Stainless steel suture is recommended for sternum closure, abdominal wound closures, hernia repair, intestinal anastomosis, and orthopedic including cerclage or tendon repair. Characteristics of Biotronix Healthcare’s Stainless Steel Sutures suture: • Smooth Passage through tissue • Tensile strength retained indefinitely • Minimal tissue reactivity • Minimal breakage during band tightening Packaging: Individually packaged 12 or 36 per box. Also available in reels.
Color: Silver Sterilization: Ethylene oxide Shelf Life: 5 years www.biotronixhealthcare.com
Product Code Example: #CC22030B2 = (Catgut Chromic 2/0, 75cm in length, with needle 1/2 circle curved cutting, 30mm in length) www.biotronixhealthcare.com
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