CHROMIC CATGUT NON-NEEDLED PREVKNOTTED
Product Details
Meril's FILATWINE™ is a pre-knotted loop ligature featuring a chromic catgut suture, designed to facilitate efficient ligation during surgical procedures. This natural absorbable suture is derived from purified connective tissue, primarily collagen, obtained from sheep intestines. Treated with chromium salts, it offers enhanced resistance to enzymatic degradation, ensuring prolonged absorption time.
Key Features and Benefits:
Prolonged Absorption: The chromic treatment extends the suture's absorption period to approximately 90 to 120 days, providing sustained wound support during critical healing phases.
Enhanced Handling: The pre-knotted loop design simplifies the ligation process, especially beneficial in laparoscopic surgeries, leading to quicker and more efficient procedures.
Versatility: Suitable for various surgical applications, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, and other procedures requiring reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Sizes and Technical Information:
Suture Sizes: Available in USP sizes ranging from 6-0 to 1, catering to diverse surgical needs.
Suture Length: Typically offered in lengths of 50 cm, providing adequate material for various ligation requirements.
Structure: Twisted multifilament with a monofilament-like appearance, ensuring a balance between strength and flexibility.
Color: Brown, aiding in visibility during surgical application.
Sterilization: Sterilized using gamma radiation, ensuring the product is free from contaminants and safe for clinical use.
Ordering Information:
FILATWINE™ sutures are packaged in sterile units, with each box containing multiple pre-knotted loop ligatures. For detailed ordering information, including specific product codes, sizes, and availability, please refer to visit our website or contact a Meril representative.
