Atlas's Surgical Stainless Steel Suture is a non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of 316L stainless steel conforming to ASTM Standard F138 Grade 2 stainless steel bar and wire for surgical implants. These sutures meet all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for non-absorbable surgical sutures and are available as monofilament and multifilament sutures.
| PROPERTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Type | Monofilament |
| Material | Iron, nickel, and chromium alloys |
| Color | Metal |
| Tissue Reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non-absorbable |
| Tensile Strength | Excellent tensile strength, excellent knot tying, minimal tissue reaction |
| USP Range | 7-5/0 |
| Sterilization | EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Needle Type | Round-bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
| Packing | Packaged in medical grade ETO pouches with needle |
| CHARACTERISTICS |
|---|
| High tensile strength |
| Non-absorbable |
| Synthetic |
| Ductile and malleable |
| Monofilament with microscopic uniform diameter |
| Hermetically sealed packing |
| BENEFITS |
|---|
| Excellent and permanent tissue support |
| Minimal tissue reaction |
| Good handling properties |
| Soft passage through tissues without sawing, tissue drag, and trauma |
| Absence of capillarity (no support of bacterial growth) |
| Excellent knot tie down |
| Guaranteed seal and product sterility |
| INDICATIONS |
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| Closure of sternum |
| Orthopaedics |
| Abdominal wall closure and hernia repair |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
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| Known sensitivities or allergies to stainless steel or metals such as chromium and nickel |
Discover our selection of medical sutures, essential for precise wound closure in surgical procedures. Each type of suture is meticulously designed to meet specific surgical needs, from absorbable options like PGA, Polypropylene Sutures, and Poliglecaprone 25 to non-absorbable choices such as Polypropylene, Silk (Black Braided and Virgin), Polyester, and Polyamide/Nylon sutures. Trust Atlas Surgical for exceptional quality and reliability in surgical precision.
