Force Fiber
5 through 5-0
Cobraid w/black nylon 6,6 White or Green Cottony II Polyester (PET) Cobraid Green/White White or Green Polydek Polyester (PET) w/moderate PTFE coating Green/White White or Green Tevdek Polyester (PET) w/heavy PTFE coating Green/White Black or Braid White Blue or Clear Monofilament Deklene II Polypropylene (PP) Black, Green, Nylon Nylon 6,6 Monofilament or Clear *Please note: Size 8-0 polyester suture is twisted. Silk Silk Braid* Braid* Braid*
5 through 5-0
Absorbable Sutures Brand Bondek Bondek Plus Material Polyglycolic acid (PGA) w/ polycaprolactone glycerylmonostearate coating Polyglycolic acid (PGA) w/ polycaprolactone copolyglycolic acid coating Color Green Violet or Beige Violet Construction USP Size 2 through Braid 8-0 2 through Braid 8-0 0 through Monofilament 6-0
Custom Configurations are Available Bondek can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Bondek Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Absorbable Surgical Suture USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 4.0 15.7 19.6 2 5 19.7 23.6 Suture Size USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.154 0.31 0.55 1.50 2.09 3.90 5.91 8.60 11.20 14.00
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Bondek suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for absorbable surgical suture.
application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Absorbable Surgical Suture USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 4.0 15.7 19.6 2 5 19.7 23.6 Suture Size USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.154 0.31 0.55 1.50 2.09 3.90 5.91 8.60 11.20 14.00
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Bondek Plus suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for absorbable surgical suture.
weeks, 50% at four weeks, and 25% at six weeks Indications: Monodek is indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and in ophthalmic surgery. Monodek suture is not indicated in adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery, and neural tissue. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. Sizes: USP 0 through 6-0 Construction: Monofilament Tensile strength retention: 70% at two weeks, 50% at four weeks, and 25% at six weeks Color: Violet (colorant: D&C violet #2) Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EtO) Configurations: Monodek is only available as a sterile finished good. It is not available as a non-sterile product or on a spool. Sterile packages Custom Configurations are Available Monodek can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Monodek Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Absorbable Surgical Suture
USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 Suture Size
USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.55 1.50 2.09 3.90 5.91 8.60
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Monodek suture meets all requirements established by the USP for sterile, non-absorbable surgical sutures. *PDS II is a trademark of Johnson and Johnson.
Coating: None Characteristics: Cottony II exhibits easy handling and secure knot tying. A mechanical softening process makes this suture feel as soft and smooth as cotton. Indications: Cottony II surgical suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and neurological procedures. Sizes: Green: 9 through 8-0 suture; 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes White: 9 through 8-0 suture; 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes Green/white cobraid: 2 through 4-0 Construction: Braided (Size 8-0 suture is twisted) Colors: Green (colorant: D&C green #6) White (colorant: none) Green/white cobraid (colorant: D&C green #6) Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EtO) Configurations: Non-sterile spools Cut-lengths Sterile packages Preloaded into medical devices
Polyester Suture Variations Polydek polyester suture has a light PTFE coating. Tevdek polyester suture has a heavy PTFE coating. Custom Configurations are Available Cottony II can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product.
Cottony II Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 4.0 15.7 19.6 Suture Size USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.13 0.24 0.44 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0
lease note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Cottony II suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for non-absorbable surgical sutures. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.
Coating: None Characteristics: Deklene II suture provides outstanding handling, accurate knot placement, and knot security. The soft, supple suture material reduces memory and improves handling. Indications: Deklene II suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular and neurological procedures, but not for use in ophthalmic procedures. Sizes: USP 2 through 9-0 Construction: Monofilament Color: Blue (colorant: [phthalocyaninato (-2)] copper) Clear Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EtO) Configurations: Non-sterile spools and cut-lengths Sterile single peel and straight packs Custom Configurations are Available Deklene II can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Deklene II Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture Suture Size USP Diameter USP Knot Pull (mils.) (lbs.)
MIN 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.8 3.9 5.9 7.9 11.8 13.8 15.7 19.7
MAX 1.5 2.3 3.3 3.9 5.9 7.8 9.8 13.3 15.7 19.6 23.6
MIN 0.095 0.13 0.24 0.44 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0 7.76
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Deklene II suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for non-absorbable surgical suture, except for suture sizes 7-0 and 8-0 which differ from the USP in diameter only. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.
Download a PDF of the brochure, "Force Fiber Surgical Suture" Materials: White: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) Blue/white cobraid: UHMWPE with blue polypropylene Black/white cobraid: UHMWPE with black nylon 6,6 Coating: None
Characteristics: Force Fiber exhibits easy handling, outstanding knot and tensile strength, and lubricity. During knotting, Force Fiber has a flatter profile than most polyester and polyblend sutures to allow smaller knots and for each successive knot to better lock up against the last. Indications: Force Fiber is indicated for use in approximation and/or ligation of soft tissue, including the use in cardiovascular surgeries and use of allograft tissue for orthopedic surgeries. Please note: Force Fiber suture is indicated for cardiovascular use only in the United States. Sizes: White: 5 through 5-0, 2mm tape Blue/white cobraid: 5 through 5-0 Black/white cobraid: 5 through 5-0 Please note: Specifications in the chart are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Teleflex Medical OEMs sutures meet or exceed USP minimums. Construction: Braided Colors: White (colorant: none) White/blue cobraid (blue polypropylene colorant is [phthalocyaninato (-2)] copper) White/black cobraid (black nylon 6,6 colorant is logwood extract) Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (EtO) Important: Gamma sterilization is not recommended for Force Fiber UHMWPE suture due to potential loss of suture strength. Configurations: Sterile, private labeled product Bulk, non-sterile spool Cut lengths Configured with needle
Custom Configurations are Available Force Fiber can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development
partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Force Fiber Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 40 15.7 19.6 2 5 19.7 23.6 3 and 4 6 23.6 27.5 5 7 27.6 31.5 Suture Size USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0 7.76 10.46 13.58
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Force Fiber suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for non-absorbable surgical suture, except for oversize diameter. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.
Coating: None Characteristics: Nylon exhibits uniform diameter of suture, minimal memory, and outstanding and consistent knot security. Please note: Nylon suture should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required. Indications: Nylon suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, neurological, and ophthalmic procedures. Sizes: USP 2 through 8-0 Construction: Monofilament Colors: Black (colorant: logwood extract) Green (colorant: D&C green #5) Clear (colorant: none) Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Configurations: Non-sterile spools and cut-lengths Sterile single peel and straight packs Custom Configurations are Available Nylon suture can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Nylon Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture
USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 4.0 15.7 19.6 2 5 19.7 23.6 Suture Size
USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.13 0.24 0.44 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0 7.76
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Deknatel nylon suture meets all requirements established by the USP for sterile, non-absorbable surgical sutures. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.
Material: Polyester (PET) Coating: Light PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating reduces dead space in the braid and lowers the risk of wicking and tissue reactivity. Characteristics: Polydek exhibits easy handling, outstanding tensile strength, lubricity, and a reduced risk of wicking and tissue reactivity.
Indications: Polydek surgical suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and neurological procedures. Sizes: Green: USP 9 through 8-0 suture; 1, 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes White: USP 9 through 8-0 suture; 1, 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes Green/white cobraid: USP 2 through 4-0 suture Construction: Braided (Size 8-0 suture is twisted.) Colors: Green (colorant: D&C green #6) White (colorant: none) Green/white cobraid (colorant: D&C green #6) Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Configurations: Non-sterile spools Cut-lengths Sterile packages Preloaded in assembled medical devices
Polyester Suture Variations Cottony II is an uncoated polyester suture. Tevdek polyester suture has a heavy PTFE coating. Custom Configurations are Available Polydek can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Polydek Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More
USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture USP Diameter (mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 4.0 15.7 19.6 2 5 19.7 23.6 3 6 23.6 27.5 4 6 23.6 27.5 5 7 27.6 31.5 6 8 31.5 35.4 7 9 35.4 39.3 8 10 39.4 43.3 9 11 43.3 47.2 Suture Size USP Knot Pull (lbs.) MIN 0.13 0.24 0.44 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0 7.76 10.46 10.46 13.58 16.05 19.93 -----
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Polydek suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for non-absorbable surgical sutures. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.
Coating: Wax Characteristics: Silk suture has a smooth flow through tissue while maintaining knot security. Indications: Dekantel silk suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures. Sizes: USP 5 through 7-0 Construction: Braided Colors: Black (colorant: logwood extract) White (colorant: none) Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Configurations: Non-sterile spools Sterile packages Custom Configurations are Available Dekantel silk suture can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Silk Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture USP Diameter USP Knot Pull (mils.) (lbs.) USP METRIC MIN MAX MIN 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 0.24 Suture Size
2.8 3.9 5.9 7.9 11.8 13.8 15.7 19.7 23.6 23.6 27.6
3.9 5.9 7.8 9.8 13.3 15.7 19.6 23.6 27.5 27.5 31.5
0.44 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0 7.76 10.46 10.46 13.58
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Deknatel silk suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for non-absorbable surgical suture. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.
Material: Polyester (PET) Coating: A heavy PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) coating helps reduce the dead space in the braid rendering the suture material virtually insert, and lowers the risk of wicking and tissue reactivity. Characteristics: Tevdek exhibits easy handling, outstanding tensile strength, lubricity, and a reduced risk of wicking and tissue reactivity. Knots slide smoothly. Indications: Tevdek surgical sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, orthopedic, and neurological procedures.
Sizes: Green: 9 through 8-0 suture; 1, 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes White: 9 through 8-0 suture; 1, 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes Green/white cobraid: 2 through 4-0 Construction: Braided (Size 8-0 suture is twisted.) Colors: Green (colorant: D&C green #6) White (colorant: none) Green/white cobraid: (colorant: D&C green #6) Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Configurations: Non-sterile spools Sterile packages Preloaded in assembled medical devices Polyester Suture Variations Cottony is an uncoated polyester suture. Polydek suture has a light PTFE coating. Custom configurations are available Tevdek silk suture can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. Tevdek Suture and Needle Combinations Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture Suture Size USP Diameter USP Knot Pull
(mils.) USP METRIC MIN MAX 9-0 0.3 1.2 1.5 8-0 0.4 1.6 1.9 7-0 0.5 2.0 2.7 6-0 0.7 2.8 3.9 5-0 1 3.9 5.9 4-0 1.5 5.9 7.8 3-0 2 7.9 9.8 2-0 3 11.8 13.3 0 3.5 13.8 15.7 1 4.0 15.7 19.6 2 5 19.7 23.6 3 6 23.6 27.5 4 6 23.6 27.5 5 7 27.6 31.5
(lbs.) MIN 0.095 0.13 0.24 0.44 0.88 1.32 2.12 3.18 4.76 6.0 7.76 10.46 10.46 13.58
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Tevdek suture meets all the requirements established by the USP for non-absorbable surgical sutures. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.