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1. Overview of Surgical Sutures and Needles
This technical document serves as a comprehensive catalog of surgical sutures and needles, covering both absorbable and non-absorbable types. It details product specifications, needle characteristics, suture materials, sizes, lengths, packaging, and product coding systems to support surgical professionals in selecting appropriate sutures tailored to various clinical needs.
2. Absorbable Sutures
2.1 Suture Materials and Types
- Polyglycolic Acid Sutures (Rastoro™ and Rastoro Fast™): Braided violet sutures with standard and fast-absorbing variants, available in precut lengths, reels, and multiple needle configurations.
- Polydioxanone Sutures (Gilza™): Known for prolonged absorption and tensile strength, offered in various needle and suture configurations.
- Polyglactin 910 (Radik™): Braided violet sutures with fast absorbable options, available in precut and reel forms.
- Poliglecaprone 25 (Simfra™): Monofilament sutures designed for rapid absorption and minimal tissue reaction.
- Kollgut Plain™: Absorbable plain catgut sutures, braided yellow, available in multiple USP sizes.
2.2 Needle Specifications for Absorbable Sutures
- Needle points include Blunt, Taper, Tapercut, Reverse Cutting, Conventional Cutting, Spatula, and specialized variants (Heavy, Double, Premium).
- Needle shapes cover 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 circle, J Taper, and straight needles.
- Lengths range from 6.4 mm to 80 mm, with USP sizes from 8-0 (finest) to 2 (thicker).
2.3 Packaging and Presentation
- Available in precut lengths (e.g., 45 cm, 75 cm, 150 cm), reels (up to 250 cm), and loops.
- Multi-pack configurations facilitate bulk usage.
2.4 Product Coding
Unique product codes encode suture type, needle point, needle length, USP size, and packaging, enabling precise ordering and inventory management.
3. Non-Absorbable Sutures
3.1 Suture Materials and Types
- Kollgut Chromic: Absorbable chromic catgut, braided brown, similar sizing to Kollgut Plain.
- Silda Silk: Non-absorbable silk sutures, USP sizes 6-0 to 2.
- Molylon Nylon: Non-absorbable monofilament nylon, black/blue, USP sizes 10-0 to 2-0.
- Restel Polyester: Non-absorbable braided green polyester, USP sizes 4-0 to 1.
- Pidilen™ (Polypropylene): Non-absorbable sutures, USP sizes 10-0 to 1.
- KOLLNOVA DOUBLE™ (PVDF): Non-absorbable sutures, USP sizes 4/0 to #5.
- RIKID™ (Stainless Steel): Non-absorbable, USP sizes 4/0 to #1.
- KOFLON™ (PTFE): Non-absorbable, USP sizes 7 to 2-0.
3.2 Needle Specifications for Non-Absorbable Sutures
- Needle points include Taper, Taper-Cut, Reverse Cutting, Conventional Cutting, Straight Cutting, Spatula, and J Needle.
- Needle lengths range from 6.5 mm to 90 mm, with shapes including 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 circle, and straight.
- Special needle variants such as Heavy, Double, Premium, and Pledget are available for specialized surgical needs.
3.3 Packaging and Product Coding
- Available in single units, multiples (e.g., 4×60 cm), and precut lengths.
- Product codes encode needle size, point type, length, and suture length for accurate ordering.
4. Key Observations and Recommendations
- Antibacterial suture variants (Plus™) are emphasized for reducing surgical site infections.
- Wide variety of needle points and shapes allow customization based on tissue type and surgical procedure.
- Heavy and double needle variants provide options for tougher tissue penetration or specialized techniques.
- Precut and reel packaging options offer flexibility for different surgical settings.
- Consistent USP sizing and needle length standards ensure compatibility with surgical protocols and instruments.
- Needle point shape and size should be matched to surgical procedure to optimize tissue penetration and minimize trauma.
- Absorbable sutures are categorized by absorption speed and tensile strength to guide material choice based on healing time.
- Specialized needles such as spatula and premium cutting types are available for delicate or specialized surgeries.
5. Limitations
The document is primarily a product catalog and does not include explicit procedural guidelines, usage instructions, or regulatory standards. Users should consult clinical guidelines and manufacturer instructions for safe and effective use.
6. Summary Tables and Data Highlights
- Needle lengths commonly used: 6.4 mm to 90 mm, with frequent lengths at 13 mm, 17 mm, 22 mm, 26 mm, 31 mm, 36 mm, 40 mm, 45 mm, 48 mm, 55 mm, 60 mm, 65 mm, 70 mm, 75 mm, 80 mm, and 90 mm.
- Needle point shapes vary by suture type and intended use, with taper and reverse cutting predominant.
- Suture lengths range from short precut (10 cm) to long reels (up to 250 cm).
- Color coding assists in quick identification of suture types (e.g., yellow for Kollgut Plain, brown for Kollgut Chromic, green for Restel Polyester).
- Product codes systematically encode suture material, USP size, needle type, needle length, and packaging.
7. Conclusion
This document is an essential technical reference for surgical teams and procurement specialists, providing detailed specifications and a broad selection of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures and needles. It facilitates informed selection based on surgical requirements, tissue types, absorption rates, and procedural needs, while supporting efficient ordering and inventory management through standardized product coding.
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Anti- Bacterial sutures also available Anti-Bacterial sutures also available as Plus
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Anti-Bacterial sutures also available as Plus Anti-Bacterial sutures also available as Plus
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Polyglycolic Acid Absorbable Point Shape Needle Description 36mm 1/2 Blunt Point Heavy 40mm 1/2 Blunt Point Heavy
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Rastoro Needle Polyglycolic Acid Point Needle Length Shape Description 5-0 Polyglycolic Acid Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description
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Polyglycolic Acid Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Rastoro Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description Polyglycolic Acid
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Polyglycolic Acid Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Point Needle Length Shape Description Polyglycolic Acid 11mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting premium 19mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting premium 26mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting premium 13mm 3/8 Conventional Cutting Premium 16mm 3/8 Conventional Cutting Premium 19mm 3/8 Conventional Cutting Premium 26mm 3/8 Conventional Cutting Premium 36mm 3/8 Conventional Cutting Premium 60mm Straight Cutting premium
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Rastoro Needle Polyglycolic Acid Point Needle Length Shape Description Rastoro Precut Polyglycolic Acid 11mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 8mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 13mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double
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Rastoro Fast Needle Polyglycolic Acid fast Point Needle Length Shape Description Rastoro Fast Needle Polyglycolic Acid fast Point Needle Length Shape Description 13mm 3/8 Premium 45cm Reverse Cutting 40mm 1/2 Taper Point Heavy 48mm 1/2 Taper Point Heavy 19mm 3/8 Premium 75cm Reverse Cutting 26mm 3/8 Premium 75cm Reverse Cutting 36mm 3/8 Premium 75cm Reverse Cutting
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Rastoro Fast Needle Polyglycolic Acid fast Point Needle Length Shape Description Point Needle Length Shape Description 11mm 3/8 45cm PRU060RCN11C045-1 PRU050RCN11C045-1 Reverse Cutting 13mm 3/8 Premium Reverse Cutting 19mm 3/8 Premium Reverse Cutting 26mm 3/8 Premium Reverse Cutting 36mm 3/8 Premium Reverse Cutting 13mm 1/2 Taper 70cm point Double 17mm 1/2 Taper 90cm point Double 13mm 3/8 Taper 70cm point Double 13mm 3/8 Taper 45cm point Double 11mm 3/8 Taper point Double
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Gilza Needle Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description 31mm 1/2 Taper 90cm point Double 36mm 1/2 Taper 70cm point Heavy 40mm 1/2 Taper 150cm point Heavy loop 26mm 1/2 Taper 70cm point Heavy 45mm 1/2 Taper 90cm point Heavy 40mm 1/2 240cm Taper-cut Heavy loop 48mm 1/2 Taper 150cm point Heavy loop 26mm 5/8 Taper 70cm point Double 48mm 1/2 Taper 90cm point Heavy 36mm 5/8 Taper 70cm point Double
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Gilza Needle Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Point Needle Length Shape Description 16mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 11mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 26mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 19mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime Gilza Precut
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Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Radik Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description 36mm 1/2 Blunt Point Heavy 40mm 1/2 Blunt Point Heavy
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Radik Needle Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description 22mm J Taper 40mm 1/2 Taper 4*70cm Heavy
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Radik Needle Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description
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Radik Needle Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description 11mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting premium 19mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting premium 26mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting premium Point Needle Length Shape Description 11mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 8mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 36mm 3/8 Conventional 75cm Cutting Premium 13mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 60mm Straight 75cm Cutting premium 75cm
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Radik Precut Point Needle Length Shape Description Radik Fast 40mm 1/2 Taper 90cm Point Heavy 48mm 1/2 Taper 90cm Point Heavy 13mm 3/8 Premium 45cm Reverse Cutting 19mm 3/8 Premium 75cm Reverse Cutting 26mm 3/8 Premium 75cm Reverse Cutting
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Radik Fast Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description 36mm 3/8 Premium 75cm Reverse Cutting Simfra Needle Absorbable Point Shape Needle Description
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Simfra Needle Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Simfra Needle Point Shape Needle Description
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Point Shape Absorbable Needle Description Kollgut Plain Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description Absorbable Mono Plain Catgut
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Kollgut Plain Needle Plain Catgut Absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Kollgut Plain Precut Plain Catgut KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN KOLLGUT PLAIN
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Kollgut Chrom Needle Chromic Catgut Point Needle Length Shape Description Chromic Catgut Point Needle Length Shape Description Kollgut Chrom
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Kollgut Chrom Precut Chromic Catgut KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM Silda Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM 9.3mm 3/8 Taper 45cm KOLLGUT CHROM KOLLGUT CHROM 36mm 1/2 Taper 75cm KOLLGUT CHROM
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Silda Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description 19mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Premium 26mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Premium 36mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Premium Point Needle Length Shape Description 13mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 26mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting 36mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting 45mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting 22mm 1/2 Conventional 45cm Cutting Premium 16mm 3/8 Conventional 45cm Cutting Premium
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Silda Needle Point Needle Length Shape Description Non absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description 40mm 1/2 blunt 150cm point Loop 48mm 1/2 blunt 150cm point Loop 8mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 11mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Double 8mm 1/2 Reverse Cutting Double 40mm 1/2 Taper 100cm Point heavy 40mm 1/2 Taper 150cm Point heavy Loop 36mm 1/2 Taper 150cm Point heavy Loop 48mm 1/2 Taper 100cm Point heavy 48mm 1/2 Taper 150cm Point heavy Loop 48mm 1/2 Taper 200cm Point heavy Loop 31mm 1/2 Taper 150cm Point Loop
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Molylon Needle Non absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description Non absorbable Point Needle Length Shape Description 16mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 19mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 24mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 8mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 13mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 16mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 19mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 26mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime 36mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Prime
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