PolySyn Absorbable Braided Sutures w/ Precision Reverse Cutting Needles, 1/2 Circle, Size 3-0, 18"-24mm Needle (12/bx)

Braided, coated sutures. Polyglycolic acid. Superior smoothness and low friction. Easily penetrates the skin. Precision Reverse cutting needles . Sharpoint™ PLUS PolySyn™ Absorbable Braided Sutures with Precision Reverse Cutting Needles, 1/2 Circle, are synthetic, braided, coated sutures used primarily in Skin Closure, OB/Gyn, Urology, and Gastrointestinal procedures. Sharpoint™ PolySyn™ Sutures consistently meet the demands of surgery professionals worldwide. Packaged in dry or in wetting solution, these sutures are strong and sharp, thus they easily penetrate the skin. PolySyn™ Sutures are equivalent to Ethicon VICRYL™ and Polysorb™/ Dexon™. Made from polyglycolic acid, these sutures have a proprietary coating, which ensures superior smoothness and low friction for less tissue drag. Excellent for closure of wounds during the critical wound healing period. Mass absorption is essentially complete between 50 and 90 days. PolySyn™ Sutures are available as undyed or violet in color, in various sizes. Size 1 is used for closure of the fascia layer in abdominal surgery, or for knee, hip and back surgery. Sizes 2-0 and 3-0 are used for closure of muscle layers or bowel repair. Sizes 4-0 and 5-0 are used in larger vessel repair or skin closure. These sutures feature Precision Reverse Cutting needles, which feature a triangular point with cutting edge on the outer curvature. Extra sharp cutting edges are precision-honed to reduce tissue drag. Primarily used in plastic surgery for delicate procedures. Available in 12 per box. All sutures are packaged in a sterile, double pouch for sterile transfer. Choose your Sharpoint™ Plus PolySyn™ Absorbable Sutures with Precision Reverse Cutting Needles, 1/2 Circle. Size 1, 27" - 40mm Needle, Violet, Single Arm (G480N). Size 1, 36"- 40mm Needle, Violet, Single Arm (G486N). Size 2-0, 54"- 36.6mm Needle, Violet, Double Arm (G532N). Size 3-0, 18"- 24mm Needle, Undyed, Single Arm (M456N). Size 4-0, 18"- 16mm Needle, Undyed, Single Arm (G507N). Size 4-0, 18"- 9mm Needle, Undyed, Single Arm (G504N). Size 5-0, 18"- 9mm Needle, Undyed, Single Arm (G503N). Size 5-0, 18"- 16mm Needle, Undyed, Single Arm (G506N). To purchase this product,simply choose from the dropdown menu above and press "add to cart" to complete your online order in a few easy steps..