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ETHICON Wound Closure Suture Products

International Market

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ETHICONWound Closure Suture Products

The ETHICON Wound Closure Products Information Booklet is provided by

ETHICON International Market Development

International Market

Development

TAPERCUT* Needle

Precision Point

Precision Cosmetic-

Conventional Cutting PRIME MICRO-POINT* Spatula Needle

Conventional Spatula

CS ULTIMA* Spatula Needle

VISI-BLACK* Needle

SABRELOC* Spatula Needle

MICRO-POINT*

Reverse Cutting Needle

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Surgical Suture Needles

Needle Shapes ¼ Circle ⅜ Circle ½ Curve

Needle Types Taper Point

Needle ETHIGUARD*

Blunt Point Needle

Conventional Cutting

Reverse Cutting

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½ Circle ⅝ Circle Straight

Contents

Page ABSORBABLE Sutures Surgical Gut Suture – Plain 2 Surgical Gut Suture – Chromic 3 Coated VICRYL* Rapide’ (polyglactin 910) Suture 4 MONOCRYL* (poliglecaprone 25) Suture 5 Coated VICRYL* (polyglactin 910) Suture 6 Coated VICRYL* Monofilament Suture 7 Coated VICRYL* Plus Antibacterial (polyglactin 910) Suture 8 PDS II* (polydioxanone) Suture 9 Wound Closure Chart 10 - 11

NON-ABSORBABLE Sutures PERMA-HAND* Silk Suture 12 Surgical Steel Suture 13 NUROLON* Braided Nylon Suture 14 ETHILON* Nylon Suture 15 MERSILENE* Polyester Fiber Suture 16 ETHIBOND* Excel Polyester Suture 17 PROLENE* Polypropylene Suture 18 PRONOVA* poly (hexafluoropropylene-VDF) Suture 19 Surgical Suture Needles 20 - 21 * Trademark

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Surgical Gut Suture - Plain

(Representative Product Box)

Characteristics Surgical Gut Suture - Plain

Material Beef Serosa or Sheep Submucosa

Natural / Synthetic Natural

Construction Virtual Monofilament Absorbable Coating Not Coated

Color Yellowish - Tan Available Size Range 3 – 7/0, Fast Absorbing Gut sizes 5/0 - 6/0 Strength Retention Profile Approximately 7 - 10 days post-op

Fast Absorbing Gut = Approximately 5 – 7 days post-op

Absorption Time Absorbed in 70 days, Fast Absorbing Gut in 21-42 days

Absorption Process Proteolytic enzymatic digestion Frequent Uses Ligation of superficial vessels; suture

subcutaneous and tissues that heal rapidly. Ophthalmology. Fast Absorbing Gut for external use only.

• Provides effective short-term wound support. • Consistently smooth strands allow for easy tie down,

minimizing fraying.

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PRONOVA Suture


Characteristics PRONOVA Suture

Material Polymer blend of poly (vinylidene fluoride) and poly (vinylidene fluoride-co- hexafluoropolypropylene)

Natural / Synthetic Synthetic

Construction Monofilament Non-Absorbable Coating Not Coated

Color Blue and Clear Available Size Range 2 through 10/0 Strength Retention Profile

Indefinite

Absorption Time Non-absorbable suture is encapsulated in tissues

Absorption Process Non-absorbable Frequent Uses Vascular anastomoses and general surgical

indications

• Less susceptible to handling damage than other monofilament sutures.

• Minimal package memory. • Strong, smooth monofilament suture.

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PROLENE Suture


Characteristics PROLENE Suture

Material Polypropylene



Color Blue and Clear Available Size Range 2 through 10/0 Strength Retention Profile Indefinite


Absorption Process Non-absorbable Frequent Uses General, plastic, cardiovascular surgery

and skin closure; ophthalmology • Unique CONTROLLED LINEAR ELONGATION gives the surgeon a “built-in” indicator of appropriate knot tension when tying. • Plastic knot deformity provides for secure surgical knots. • PROLENE suture is the most commonly used polypropylene

cardiovascular suture in the world.

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Surgical Gut Suture - Chromic


Characteristics Surgical Gut Suture - Chromic

Material Beef Serosa or Sheep Submucosa


Construction Virtual Monofilament Absorbable Coating Chromic Salts to retard absorption

Color Natural Brown and Dyed Blue Available Size Range 3 – 7/0 Strength Retention Profile

Strength retention for approximately 21 – 28 days post-op

Absorption Time Absorbed in 90 days Absorption Process Proteolytic enzymatic digestion Frequent Uses Ligation of superficial vessels; suturing of

subcutaneous and other rapid healing tissues. Ophthalmology.

• TRU-GUAGING ensures consistent strand from batch to batch. • TRU-CHROMICIZING ensures consistent, predictable absorption. • Dyed blue for ophthalmic surgery.

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Coated VICRYL RAPIDE Suture


Characteristics Coated VICRYL RAPIDE

Suture Material Polyglactin 910. Copolymer of 90%

glycolide and 10% L-lactide


Construction Braided Absorbable Coating 50% Polyglactin 370 and 50% Calcium

Stearate Color Undyed – Natural Beige Available Size Range 1 through 5/0 Strength Retention Profile 50% of original strength remains @ 5 days

post-op 0% @ 14 days post-op

Absorption Time Completely absorbed in 42 days Absorption Process Hydrolysis Frequent Uses Superficial soft tissue approximation of the

skin and mucosa where short term wound support is required

• Provides effective short-term wound support. • Fastest absorbing synthetic absorbable suture available from

ETHICON. • Soft, comfortable suture in delicate tissues.

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ETHIBOND Excel Suture


Characteristics ETHIBOND Excel Suture

Material Polyester / Dacron


Construction Braided Non-Absorbable Coating Polybutilate

Color Green and White Available Size Range 5 through 7/0 Strength Retention Profile Indefinite


Absorption Process Non-Absorbable Frequent Uses General surgery, cardiovascular and plastic

surgery; retention

• ETHIBOND Excel suture is stronger than any other braided polyester suture.

• Superior pliability when compared to competitive products. • Coating has a natural affinity to the suture, will not “flake off”

like silicone coatings. • Unique polybutilate coating provides for optimal tie down.

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MERSILENE Suture


Characteristics MERSILENE Suture

Material Polyester / Dacron


Construction Braided and Monofilament Non-Absorbable Coating Not Coated

Color Green and White Available Size Range Braided 5 through 6/0

Monofilament 10/0 – 11/0 Strength Retention Profile

Indefinite


Absorption Process Non-Absorbable Frequent Uses General surgery, cardiovascular and plastic

surgery; retention

• EXCLUSIVE size 10/0 and 11/0 for ophthalmic surgery. • Outstanding strength and reliability. • White MERSILENE suture is the common suture of choice for

tendon surgery.

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MONOCRYL Suture


Characteristics MONOCRYL Suture

Material Poliglecaprone 25 (copolymer of glycolide and e-Caprolactone)


Construction Monofilament Absorbable Coating Not Coated

Color Undyed - Beige and Dyed - Violet Available Size Range 2 through 6/0 Strength Retention Profile

Undyed - 50-60% @ 7 days post-op 20-30% @ 14 days post-op Dyed - 60-70% @ 7 days post-op 30-40% @ 14 days post-op

Absorption Time Completely absorbed in 91-119 days Absorption Process Hydrolysis Frequent Uses General soft tissue approximation and/or

ligation.

• MONOCRYL suture is pliable and easy to handle and tie. • Provides effective short to medium-term wound support. • Excellent knot security for a monofilament suture.

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Coated VICRYL Suture


Characteristics Coated VICRYL Suture

Material Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of glycolide and lactide)


Construction Braided Absorbable Coating 50% Polyglactin 370 and 50% Calcium

Stearate Color Violet and Undyed – Natural Beige Available Size Range 3 through 8/0 Strength Retention Profile

75% of original strength @ 14 days post-op 50% of original strength @ 21 days post-op 25% of original strength @ 28 days post-op (Sizes 6/0 and larger)

Absorption Time Absorbed in 56 – 70 days, 63 days on average

Absorption Process Hydrolysis Frequent Uses General soft tissue approximation and/or

ligation, including use in ophthalmology

• Coated VICRYL suture is the most commonly used synthetic absorbable suture in the world.

• Easy, secure knot tying, as knots snug into place and hold tight.

• Unique 28-day Strength Retention claim. • Referenced in over 2000 clinical papers.

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ETHILON* Nylon Suture


Characteristics ETHILON Nylon Suture

Material Nylon 6



Color Black, Green and Clear Available Size Range 2 through 11/0 Strength Retention Profile Approximately 20% loss per year.


Absorption Process Non-Absorbable Frequent Uses Skin closure: retention; Plastic surgery,

ophthalmology and microsurgery

• Pliabilised for ease of handling and tying. • Medical grade nylon is strongest available for sutures. • Attached to outstanding ETHICON Surgical needles.

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NUROLON Braided Nylon Suture


Characteristics NUROLON Braided Nylon

Suture Material Nylon 6


Construction Braided Non-Absorbable Coating Not Coated

Color Black Available Size Range 1 through 6/0 Strength Retention Profile

Approximately 20% loss per year


Absorption Process Non-Absorbable Frequent Uses Ligation and general closure; neurosurgery

• Nylon 6 is the strongest nylon available for medical use. • Available on CONTROL RELEASE* surgical needles. • Originally developed exclusively for the neurosurgeon as a

synthetic alternative to silk suture for use around the brain, but has been utilized in many other surgical specialties.

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Monofilament


Characteristics Coated VICRYL Suture




Color Violet and Undyed – Natural Beige Available Size Range 9/0 and 10/0 Strength Retention Profile

75% of original strength @ 14 days post-op 40% of original strength @ 21 days post-op


Absorption Process Hydrolysis Frequent Uses Ophthalmic and microsurgery indications

• Monofilament provides smooth passage through soft, delicate

tissues.

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Characteristics Coated VICRYL Plus Suture



Construction Braided Absorbable Coating Polyglactin 370 and IRGACARE MP

(triclosan) Color Violet and Undyed – Natural Beige Available Size Range 1 through 6/0 Strength Retention Profile

75% of original strength @ 14 days post-op 50% of original strength @ 21 days post-op 25% of original strength @ 28 days post-op


Absorption Process Hydrolysis Frequent Uses General soft tissue approximation and/or

ligation • Offers protection against bacteria colonization of the suture. • Suture contains IRGACARE MP, the purist form of the broad- spectrum antibacterial agent triclosan. • First and only anti-bacterial suture.

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Surgical Steel Suture


Characteristics Surgical Steel Suture

Material 316L Stainless Steel

Natural / Synthetic Metal Alloy


Color Metallic Silver Available Size Range 7 – 10/0 Strength Retention Profile

Indefinite


Absorption Process Non-Absorbable Frequent Uses Abdominal wall and skin closure; retention;

tendon repair; orthopaedic & neurosurgery. Sternum closure in cardiovascular surgery

• Wire is drawn at ETHICON to ensure highest quality product

from raw material to finished goods. • Available on unique CCS and CCS-1 sternum closure needles. • Packaged in multi-stand put-ups for user convenience and

minimal waste.

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PERMA-HAND Silk Suture


Characteristics PERMA-HAND Silk Suture

Material Natural protein fibre of raw silk spun by silkworms


Construction Braided Non-Absorbable Coating Bees wax

Color Black and White Available Size Range 5 through 9/0 Strength Retention Profile

Strength retention for approximately 1 year

Absorption Time Non-Absorbable Absorption Process Non-Absorbable Frequent Uses Ligation and general closure; general

surgery. Ophthalmology, plastic surgery and neurosurgery

• Slow controlled braiding for consistency of diameter smooth

easy passage through tissues. • All strands are de-gummed strength and consistency. • Silk is sourced from our own manufacturing plant at Johnson

& Johnson Medical in China.

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PDS II Suture


Characteristics PDS II Suture

Material Polydioxanone



Color Undyed Clear and Dyed Violet Available Size Range 2 through 9/0 dyed

1 through 7/0 undyed Strength Retention Profile

75% of original strength @ 2 weeks post-op 50% of original strength @ 4 weeks post-op 25% of original strength @ 6 weeks post-op

Absorption Time Absorbed in 180 – 210 days Absorption Process Hydrolysis Frequent Uses Soft tissue approximation, including use in

pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur; ophthalmic surgery

• At 42 days post-op, PDS II suture has more than twice as

much strength as Maxon and Biosyn. • Smooth easy passage through tissues. • Less out-of-package memory than competition. • Outstanding pliability in a monofilament suture.

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