BARB(POLYDIAXONONE VIOLET)

Barbed Suture (Polydioxanone Violet) 

Product Overview:

The Barbed Suture (Polydioxanone Violet) by Meril is a synthetic, absorbable, knotless surgical suture designed for efficient wound closure and tissue approximation. Made from Polydioxanone (PDO), this violet-colored barbed suture provides extended tensile strength, smooth tissue passage, and predictable absorption. It is widely used in plastic, laparoscopic, gynecological, and general surgeries where prolonged support is required.

Technical Information:

• Material:Polydioxanone (PDO)
• Absorbability:Fully absorbable via hydrolysis
• Tensile Strength:
  • Maintains 50% strength at 4 weeks
  • Gradually absorbed over 180–210 days
• Absorption Time:180–210 days (complete absorption)
• Design:Unidirectional or bidirectional barbs for secure tissue approximation
• Sterilization:Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilized
• Color:Violet for enhanced visibility during surgery
• Knotless Closure: Eliminates knots, ensuring even tension distribution
• Compliance: Manufactured as per USP and international surgical standards

Key Benefits:

✅ Knotless Closure for Faster Surgery – Reduces surgical time and knot-related complications
✅ Extended Tensile Strength – Provides prolonged wound support for critical healing
✅ Even Tension Distribution – Barbs securely hold tissue and minimize dehiscence risk
✅ Smooth Tissue Passage – Reduces tissue trauma and inflammation
✅ Ideal for Minimally Invasive Surgery – Perfect for laparoscopic, cosmetic, and gynecological procedures

Applications:

✔ Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery – Used in facelifts, abdominoplasty, and reconstructive procedures
✔ General Surgery – Suitable for soft tissue approximation and closure
✔ Gynecological Surgery – Effective in vaginal and uterine procedures
✔ Laparoscopic Surgery – Used for intracorporeal suturing without knots
✔ Orthopedic Surgery – Provides secure and long-term wound closure

Ordering Information:

• Available in unidirectional or bidirectional barbed configurations
• Supplied in sterile, single-use packaging
• Available in various lengths and USP sizes
• For detailed product codes, ordering information, and to find out more about how the Meril BARB (POLYDIAXONONE VIOLET) can be integrated into your surgical practice, visit our website or contact a Meril representative.