Flexi-Mat G1173024F4P - Suture Polyglactin 910, 70cm, Colorless, Abosrbable, Braided, Coated, USP, 3/0 USP, 24mm, 3/8 Circle, Reverse Cutting, 12 Per/Bx (cross reference to Ethicon J442H)

Flexi-Mat G1173024F4P - Suture Polyglactin 910, 70cm, Colorless, Abosrbable, Braided, Coated, USP, 3/0 USP, 24mm, 3/8 Circle, Reverse Cutting, 12 Per/Bx (cross reference to Ethicon J442H)

DemeTech G1173024F4P Synthetic (polyglactin 910), Absorbable Suture, 70cm, Colorless, 3/0 USP, 24mm, 3/8 Circle, Reverse Cutting

DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 suture is a synthetic absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of copolymers made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide.

The chemical formula of DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 is (C₂H₂O₂)m(C₃H₄O₂)n. Clinical trials have shown that after two weeks, approximately 75% of DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 initial strength remained. At four weeks, approximately 25% of DemeTECH's Polyglactin 910 linear tensile strength remained.

DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 has found to be nonantigenic and eliciting only mild tissue reactivity during the absorption process. DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 sutures are available violet and colorless.

DemeTech G1173024F4P Suture Material DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 suture is a synthetic absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of copolymers made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Polyglactin 910 suture is available in violet or colorless from sizes: USP 8-0 to USP 2. Polyglactin 910 meets all the requirements established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) for Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures (except for an occasional oversize in some gauges). Intended Use of Polyglactin 910 Suture Polyglactin 910 Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissue.

DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 has found to be nonantigenic and eliciting only mild tissue reactivity during the absorption process. DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 sutures are available violet and colorless. Polyglactin 910 is coated in order to create a smoother synthetic absorbable suture that will pass through tissue readily.

Coated Polyglactin 910 sutures facilitate:

• Easy tissue passage
• Precise knot placement
• Smooth tie down
• A decreased tendency to irritate tissue
• Greater tensile strength
• A longer absorption period
• After 3 weeks post operation, in clinical trials, DemeTECHs Polyglactin 910 sutures still maintain approximately 50% of their tensile strength.

Indications of Polyglactin 910 Suture

• Avoid resterilizing. Throw away opened, unused sutures. Keep the container at room temperature. Steer clear of high temperatures for extended periods of time. Long-term interaction of this or any other suture with salt solutions, including those in the biliary or urinary tracts, may cause calculus development, as is the case with foreign bodies in general.
• It is advisable for users to have prior experience with surgical procedures and absorbable suture techniques before using Polyglactin 910 synthetic absorbable suture for wound closure, as the suture material and application site may have an impact on the risk of wound dehiscence.
• It is recommended that contaminated or infected wounds be drained and closed according to accepted surgical practice.
• When treating aged, undernourished, or disabled individuals, or those with illnesses that could impede wound healing, this suture may not be the best choice.
• Since this is an absorbable suture material, the surgeon should think about closing sites that could expand, stretch, or distend, or that could need more support, by using extra non-absorbable sutures.
• Never reuse. Reusing single-use equipment can lead to cross-contamination, compromise its efficacy, safety, and performance, and put workers and patients at needless danger. Conventional cleaning and sterilizing methods cannot be employed with the design and material utilized.

Precautions

• It is essential to treat Polyglactin 910 Sutures carefully, giving special attention to the needle and taking care to prevent damage from the needle holders. Before handling sutures, the user should be sufficiently knowledgeable about absorbable surgical sutures and their unique diminishing tensile strength.
• The surgeon may choose to use external support for immobilization in specific situations, most notably during orthopedic surgeries.
• Any skin sutures that need to be removed or trimmed off after more than seven days may cause localized irritation.
• It is important to handle this suture material and all others carefully to prevent handling damage. Prevent harm from crushing or crimping when using surgical instruments like forceps or needle holders.
• The standard surgical method of flat, square ties is necessary for adequate knot security, with extra throws allowed based on the specific surgical situation and the surgeon's competence.
• When knotting monofilaments, it may be very useful to employ additional throws. Polyglactin 910 is not recommended for use in patients who are elderly, disabled, or have delayed wound healing. Due to the delayed absorption, tissue with inadequate blood circulation may reject the suture material.