Katsan Barbed Suture Catalogue

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Katsan Barbed Suture Catalogue

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Product Specifications:

Microscopic etching allows self-anchoring without knots.
Monofilament, synthetic material hydrolyzes within 180 days, maintaining tissue tension for about a month.
Reduces blood loss and surgical difficulty.
Minimizes local inflammation and infection risk due to monofilament structure.
Facilitates easier and faster surgical procedures.
Minimal compromise on closure strength and scar appearance.

Technical Information:

Color: Clear (undyed) and violet (dyed) using D&C Violet No.2.
Chemical Structure: Polydioxanone (100%), synthetic, absorbable, monofilament surgical suture.
Wound Support Profile: Approximately 60 days.
Absorption Profile: Approximately 180 - 210 days.
Residue Content: Monomers ≤ 1.0 w/w %, Catalysts ≤ 100 ppm, Heavy metals ≤ 10 ppm, Solvents ≤ 500 ppm.
Sterilization Method: Ethylene Oxide (EO).
Product Type: Uni-directional spiral type.
Moisture Content: ≤ 400 ppm.
Tensile Strength Retention: About 50% of initial strength after two weeks.
Storage Conditions: Low temperature (1~30°C), low humidity (less than 60%RH), dry chamber or refrigerator at -10°C.

Size and Barbed Spacing:

USP Sizes: 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0(1-0), 1, 2.
EP (Gauge No.): 1.5, 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 5.
Minimum and Maximum Average Values: Ranges from 0.360 to 0.690 mm.
Barbed Spacing: Distance between barbs varies according to USP/METRIC range.

Contact Information:

Katsan Katgut San. ve Tic. A.S.
Phone: +90 232 486 0910 / +90 232 462 0196
Fax: +90 232 486 3379
Website: www.katsanas.com
Email: [email protected]
Address: AOSB 10041 Sk. No:22 Cigli, Izmir, TURKEY

Catalog excerpts

KATSAN MEDICAL DEVICES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: - Has microscopic etching which allows self-anchoring without the need of knots. - The monofilament, synthetic material hydrolyzes within 180 days and tissue tension is maintained for about a month. - Provides less blood loss during the surgery - Less surgical difficulty - Given its monofilament structure, reduces the local inflammation and risk of infection - Allows the surgeon to complete the procedure easily and speeds up the process - Minimal sacrifice of closure strength and scar cosmesis Table 1: USP/METRIC Ranges Figure 1 : Product picture

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Chart 1: Technical Specifications Chart 2: Barbed Spacing (Distance between barbs according to USP/ METRIC range)

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