Additional Information

Product Name	Ethibond Excel Suture, Sh, Size 2/0, Green, 36"
Application	Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	SH
Needle Length	26 mm
Needle Material	Stainless Steel Needle
Needle Shape	1/2 Circle
Needle Type	Taper Point Needle
Number of Needles	Double-Armed
Number of Strands	36-Strand
Suture Type	Braided
Suture Size	Size 2-0
Suture Color	Green
Suture Length	36 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyester
Uses	General soft tissue approximation, ligation, cardiovascular, orthopedic, ophthalmic surgeries requiring long-term tissue support

Description

Ethibond Excel Suture, Size 2/0, features a braided construction composed of high-quality polyester fibers. This design provides excellent tensile strength and flexibility, ensuring reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation. The braided structure enhances knot security and handling, facilitating ease of use during surgical procedures. The suture is nonabsorbable, making it suitable for long-term tissue support where permanent wound closure is required.

The suture is coated with a highly adherent, relatively nonreactive compound. This coating acts as a lubricant, significantly improving handling characteristics by reducing friction. The coating enhances smooth passage through tissue and reduces the risk of tissue trauma. Compared to uncoated braided sutures, Ethibond Excel offers superior glide and maneuverability, promoting surgical efficiency and precision.

Equipped with a taper point needle, the suture provides controlled tissue penetration with minimal trauma. The needle design is optimal for delicate and general soft tissue surgeries, supporting precise placement and reducing tissue damage. The green coloration of the suture increases visibility in the surgical field, assisting surgeons during knot tying and suture removal.

A nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene, terephthalate). It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. It is uniformly coated with polybutilate or poly {oxy-1, 4 butanediyloxy (1, 6-dioxo-1, 6 hexanediyl)}. The highly adherent coating is a relatively nonreactive nonabsorbable compound which acts as a lubricant to mechanically improve the physical p roperties of the uncoated suture by improving handling qualities as contrasted to the braided, uncoated fiber. The suture is braided for optimal handling properties, and dyed green for enhanced visibility in the surgical field.