Absorbable Suture without Needle Polysorb Polyester Size 0 18 Inch Suture Braided
- Polysorb sutures are composed of Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer, which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids)
- They are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate
- The sutures are colored violet to increase visibility and are also available undyed
- Polysorb sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
Product Specs
| Item Number | 157495 |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 7-4 |
| UOM | EA |
| Level 1 Family Description | Nursing and Surgical Supplies |
| Level 2 Category Description | Surgical Instruments |
| Level 3 Group Description | Non-Sterile Surg Instruments |
| Level 4 Sub-Category Description | Hemostatic Forceps N/S |
| Application | Absorbable Suture without Needle |
| Brand | Polysorb |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Coating | Coated |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Manufacturer | Covidien |
| Manufacturer # | L-74 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Material Type Range | Dyed Synthetic |
| McKesson # | 219922 |
| Number of Strands | 3-Strand |
| Size | Size 0 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Suture Color | Violet |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Suture Length Range | 10.1 to 20 in |
| Suture Type | Braided |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |
- Polysorb sutures are composed of Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer, which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids)
- They are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate
- The sutures are colored violet to increase visibility and are also available undyed
- Polysorb sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
Product Specs
| Item Number | 157495 |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 7-4 |
| UOM | EA |
| Level 1 Family Description | Nursing and Surgical Supplies |
| Level 2 Category Description | Surgical Instruments |
| Level 3 Group Description | Non-Sterile Surg Instruments |
| Level 4 Sub-Category Description | Hemostatic Forceps N/S |
| Application | Absorbable Suture without Needle |
| Brand | Polysorb |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Coating | Coated |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Manufacturer | Covidien |
| Manufacturer # | L-74 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Material Type Range | Dyed Synthetic |
| McKesson # | 219922 |
| Number of Strands | 3-Strand |
| Size | Size 0 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Suture Color | Violet |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Suture Length Range | 10.1 to 20 in |
| Suture Type | Braided |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |
Description
- Polysorb sutures are composed of Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer, which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids)
- They are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate
- The sutures are colored violet to increase visibility and are also available undyed
- Polysorb sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
Product Specs
| Item Number | 157495 |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 7-4 |
| UOM | EA |
| Level 1 Family Description | Nursing and Surgical Supplies |
| Level 2 Category Description | Surgical Instruments |
| Level 3 Group Description | Non-Sterile Surg Instruments |
| Level 4 Sub-Category Description | Hemostatic Forceps N/S |
| Application | Absorbable Suture without Needle |
| Brand | Polysorb |
| Buy American Act (BAA) Compliant | No |
| Coating | Coated |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Manufacturer | Covidien |
| Manufacturer # | L-74 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Material Type Range | Dyed Synthetic |
| McKesson # | 219922 |
| Number of Strands | 3-Strand |
| Size | Size 0 |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Suture Color | Violet |
| Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
| Suture Length Range | 10.1 to 20 in |
| Suture Type | Braided |
| Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliant | No |
| UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |




