Wound Closure Accessories

Flexon™ Temporary Cardiac Pacing Leads

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Flexon™ Temporary Cardiac Pacing Leads
Flexon™ temporary cardiac pacing leads are specifically designed to insulate the lead and be less traumatic during removal after pacing is complete. They are indicated for use in temporary atrial and ventricular pacing and sensing during and after cardiac surgery.
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Flexon™ Technical Information Sheet

Bolsters

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Bolsters
Non-latex plastic bolsters are used to hinder pressure of any temporary suture against the body during surgery.

Bone Wax

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Bone Wax
Bone wax is an excellent hemostat with essential hemostatic characteristics for precise applications. Used to control bleeding in bones.

Cardiovascular Pledgets

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Cardiovascular Pledgets
PTFE pledgets are non-absorbable, undyed fabrics composed of poly (tetrafluoroethylene).
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Oval Pledgets vs. Teleflex Tevdek™* Pledgets

Oval Pledgets vs. Ethicon Ethibond™* Pledgets

Oval Pledgets vs. B. Braun PremiCron™* Pledgets

Polyester Retraction Tape

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Polyester Retraction Tape
Polyester retraction tape is for general use in retraction during surgical procedures. Composed of poly (ethylene, terephthalate), the tape is non-absorbable, braided for optimal handling properties and is available undyed (white).

Suture Racks

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Suture Racks
Suture racks hold suture boxes in either the horizontal or vertical position. Storage space within each unit is partitioned and can be easily expanded. The interchangeable pieces allow for assembly into multiple configurations.

Umbilical Tape

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Umbilical Tape
Sterile cotton umbilical tape.

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Wound closure accessories from Medtronic include:

Temporary cardiac pacing leads
Bolsters
Bone wax
Cardiovascular pledgets
Polyester retraction tape
Suture racks
Umbilical tape

Sutures and Wound Closure Techniques Brochure

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