Barbed polyester suture

Definition

A single-strand (monofilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made from a polyester intended to approximate the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching. It is designed with barbs along its length intended to facilitate tissue approximation by adding tension, a fixation feature (e.g., tab, loop, bidirectional barbs) intended to eliminate the need to tie a knot, and typically includes a pre-attached needle(s). The thread provides extended temporary wound support, until the wound sufficiently heals to withstand normal stress, and is subsequently absorbed by hydrolysis. It does not include antimicrobial agents/materials. This is a single-use device.

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Last updated

2019-05-09 21:16:40