Nonabsorbable sutures

Steel monofilament stainless steel

Nonabsorbable sutures

Steel monofilament stainless steel

The steel monofilatment is composed of 316L stainless steel conforming to ASTM standard F138 stainless steel bar and wire for surgical implants.

Description

Steel sutures are available in monofilament strands in sizes 3-0 (2 metric) through 7 (9 metric). The sutures are supplied sterile in pre-cut lengths, non-needled or affixed to various types of needles using permanent needle attachment techniques. 

Frequently asked questions

Ordering information

Conventional cutting

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862224-09 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 4-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862222-89 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 24
88862228-89 SCC-1 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 30 75 Undyed 24
88862224-89 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862226-89 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 72
88862222-69 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 24
88862224-69 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862224-49 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862226-69 SCC 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 72

Cutting

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862412-89 HOS-14 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 30 75 Undyed 12
88862424-89 HOS-14 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 30 75 Undyed 24
88862410-89 HOS-14 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862410-69 HOS-14 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 48

Pre-cut

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862407-63 0 18 45 Undyed 144
88862408-73 1-0 18 45 Undyed 72
88862407-53 2-0 18 45 Undyed 144
88862408-83 2-0 18 45 Undyed 72
88862407-43 3-0 18 45 Undyed 144
88862407-49 7-0 18 45 Undyed 144

Protect Point™ blunt taper

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862494-89 BP-27 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 30 75 Undyed 24
88862497-89 BGS-26 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 30 75 Undyed 24
88862495-89 BGS-29 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 60

Reverse cutting

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862420-83 GS-13 1/2 circle Regular 2-0 18 45 Undyed 24
88862413-83 GS-12 1/2 circle Regular 2-0 18 45 Undyed 60
88862420-09 GS-13 1/2 circle Regular 4-0 18 45 Undyed 24

Taper point

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862345-53 GS-21 1/2 circle Regular 2-0 18 45 Undyed 60
88862348-53 GS-25 1/2 circle Regular 2-0 24 60 Undyed 60

Tapercutting

Item number Needle name Needle arc Needle attachment Size Suture length (in) Suture length (cm) Suture color Strands per box
88862382-83 KV-37 1/2 circle Regular 2-0 18 45 Undyed 60
88862466-25 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 3-0 18 45 Undyed 60
88862376-89 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 24
88862414-89 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862393-89 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862396-89 KV-56 1/2 circle Regular 5-0 30 75 Undyed 60
88862392-69 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 24
88862393-69 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 6-0 18 45 Undyed 48
88862392-49 KV-40 1/2 circle Regular 7-0 18 45 Undyed 24

Steel sutures are indicated for use in sternal closure and orthopedic procedures. The intended purpose of the device is tissue approximation.

Steel sutures meet all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the European Pharmacopeia (EP) for nonabsorbable surgical sutures.