Ethibond Excel Polyester Suture - Suture, polyester

Intended purpose

Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

Functional description

Coated, braided, non absorbable sterile surgical suture. Available with or without needles. The needles may be attached permanently or as a control release which enables the needles to be pulled off instead of being cut off. The suture is coated with polybutylate which acts as a lubricant to mechanically improve the ease of passage through tissue and the overall handling qualities of the suture.