The Tissue Approximation System (TAS) consists of a polyamide (nylon) “zip-tie” attached to a braided polyethylene terephthalate (PET, or Dacron) leader to aid insertion. A one-way clasp allows for fixation of the tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots. When packaged for commercial distribution, four zip-ties with integrated suture leaders are accompanied by hand-held instruments that can be optionally used for insertion. The kit will be provided sterile within a polyethylene/Tyvek pouch.
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 disposable device(s) [e.g., needle, passer] intended to facilitate suture application. 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.