Additional Information

Product Name	Ethibond Excel Suture, V-5, Size 3/0, White, 30"
Application	Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	V-5
Needle Length	17 mm
Needle Material	Alloy Needle
Needle Shape	1/2 Circle
Needle Type	Taper Cutting Needle
Number of Needles	Double-Armed
Number of Strands	36-Strand
Suture Type	Braided
Suture Size	Size 3-0
Suture Color	White
Suture Length	30 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyester
Uses	Indicated for soft tissue approximation in cardiovascular, orthopedic, and general surgeries

Description

Ethibond Excel Suture, Size 3/0, White, 30", is a nonabsorbable, braided surgical suture composed of polyethylene terephthalate. It is engineered to provide excellent strength, durability, and long-term performance in soft tissue approximation. The suture's braided construction offers enhanced handling and knot security, making it suitable for various surgical applications requiring dependable tissue support.

The suture is coated with polybutilate, a biologically inert, nonabsorbable compound. This coating reduces tissue drag, enhances suture pliability, and improves overall handling compared to uncoated braided fibers. It serves as a mechanical lubricant, enabling smooth passage through tissue while maintaining the physical integrity of the suture material.

Equipped with a TAPERCUT™ needle, this configuration combines the penetrating power of a cutting needle with the smooth passage of a taper needle. The 1/2 circle V-5 needle is designed to cut through dense or fibrous tissues while minimizing trauma to surrounding structures. This makes the suture especially effective in procedures involving tough or calcified tissues.

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 properties 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.