Device Dossier

Braided Polyester Non Absorbable Suture - Suture, polyester

Device Dossier for Braided Polyester Non Absorbable Suture - Suture, polyester (Suture, polyester, Class III, sponsor Boston Scientific). ARTG record,…

Intended purpose

Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, opthalmic, orthopaedic and neurological procedures

Functional description

The Braided Polyester Non Absorbable Suture is placed using a needle holder. The needle end of the suture is grasped using a needle holder and then driven through the tissue. The needle point is then removed and the suture tied using standard surgical procedure. These sutures are gradually encapsulated by fibrous connective tissue but are not absorbed into the body

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