Absorbable Ophthalmic Suture Needle is an ophthalmic medical device which consists of Stainless Steel needle and PGA suture. A6409 model consists of a 6/0 PGA suture of length 45cm attached with two 510 microns SS needles having the needle length of 20.0mm in one end of suture. Angle of curvature of both the needles are 135° [3/8 Circle]. Point profile of needle is Conventional Cutting.
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.