BIOTEX PTFE SUTURES 4/0 DS16 3/8C. 70cm 12PCS

BIOTEX is indicated for the approximation and/or ligation of soft tissue including cardiovascular, oral, general surgery and arthroplasty repair. dura mater . BIOTEX suture is also indicated for the repair or replacement of chordae tendineae. Due to its characteristics, it is recommended in cases where it is important to reduce bleeding from the suture line and reduce hemostasis times.

Characteristics

• Porous microstructure of the thread that allows for rapid fixing of the fabrics.
• Reduced friction with fabrics.
• Extremely handy, smooth and easy to execute knots.
• Excellent security in maintaining the knot.
• Constant tensile strength over time.
• Chemically inert.

Type of coating
Uncoated

Molecule
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Tensile strength in vivo
BIOTEX does not show significant loss of strength over time

Absorption
Non-absorbable

Tissue reaction
Initial minimal inflammatory reaction in the tissues followed by progressive encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue

Calibers
USP 7/0 to 1. EP 0.5 to 4.

Sterilization
Ethylene oxide (ETO)

Validity
5 years

Certification
CE 0373 Notified Body “Istituto Superiore di Sanità”

Class of belonging
Class III

PACKAGE: 12PCS