Additional Information

Product Name	Ethibond Excel Suture, Rb-1, Size 5/0, Green, 36"
Application	Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	RB-1
Needle Length	17 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 5-0
Suture Color	Green
Suture Length	36 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyester
Uses	Cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic procedures, general soft tissue approximation, ligation

Description

Ethibond Excel Suture, Size 5/0, Green, 36", equipped with an RB-1 taper point needle, is a nonabsorbable surgical suture designed for soft tissue approximation and ligation. The suture is composed of braided polyester fibers, providing enhanced strength and durability compared to monofilament sutures. Its braided construction ensures excellent knot security and resistance to breakage during surgical procedures.

The suture is coated with a highly adherent, nonreactive polymer that serves as a lubricant, significantly improving handling characteristics. This coating reduces tissue drag and facilitates smoother passage through tissues, minimizing trauma during suturing. The coated surface enhances the suture’s pliability and flexibility, allowing for precise manipulation and knot tying.

The green coloration improves suture visibility against various tissue types, aiding surgeons in accurate placement and inspection during and after surgery. The taper point needle design allows for atraumatic penetration of tissues, decreasing trauma and supporting better healing outcomes. 

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.