Polysorb™ Braided Absorbable Sutures

Polysorb™ sutures are composed of Lactomer™ glycolide/lactide copolymer, which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids). They are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate. The sutures are colored violet to increase visibility and are also available undyed.

The advanced extrusion process of the molecule of Lactomer™ 9-1, the exclusive braiding process and coating system, give the suture:

• Excellent strength over the critical wound healing period([FOOTNOTE=Based on internal report #RE00081904, Polysorb™ Size 2 to 6-0 Polysorb™ Benchmarking Report. March 2017.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])^,†
• Excellent knot security([FOOTNOTE=Debus ES, Geiger D, Sailer M, Ederer J, Thiede A. Physical, biological and handling characteristics of surgical suture material: a comparison of four different multifilament absorbable sutures. Eur Surg Res. 1997;29(1):52-61.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])^,([FOOTNOTE=Faulkner BC, Gear AJ, Hellewell TB, et al. Biomechanical performance of a braided absorbable suture. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 1996;6(3-4):169-179.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])^,‡
• Excellent handling^2,3,‡
• Predictable absorption profile([FOOTNOTE=Based on internal report #RE00180459. Analysis of In Vivo strength loss and mass loss of Polysorb™ sutures. August 1996.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])^,§

Polysorb™ sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.