Absorbable Ophthalmic Suture Needle is an ophthalmic medical device which consists of Stainless Steel needleand PGA suture.A7102 model consists of a 7/0 PGA suture of length 30cm attached with two 230 microns SS needles having the needle length of 6.5mm in both theends of suture. Angle of curvature of both the needles are 140° [3/8 Circle]. Point profile of both needles are Spatula.
A single-strand (monofilament), synthetic, non-bioabsorbable thread made of nylon (a polyamide polymer) intended to join (i.e., approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tissues; it may include an attached needle intended to be disposed of after single use. The thread provides temporary wound support until the wound sufficiently heals. It is not a barbed suture and does not include antimicrobial agents/materials. This is a single-use device intended to be used in a sterile condition.