Absorbable sutures

Trexon™ monofilament synthetic absorbable suture

<p>Trexon™ sutures embody the next evolution in Medtronic wound closure offerings, providing important advantages during those crucial closing stitches.</p>

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Indications, Safety, and WarningsIndicationsTrexon™ monofilament synthetic absorbable sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological surgery.Contraindications

This suture, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue is required.

Warnings

This device is provided sterile for single-use only. Sterile unless packaging has been opened or damaged. Visually inspect the package before use. Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize this device. Reuse, reprocessing and/or resterilization may compromise the structural integrity of the device or may create the risk of contamination, patient infection, permanent impairment or life-threatening injury.

Before employing Trexon™ sutures for wound closure, healthcare professionals should consider the characteristics of the wound and absorption profile of the suture as the risk of wound dehiscence may vary with the site of application and the suture material used.

As with any foreign body, prolonged contact of any suture with salt solutions may result in calculus formation.

Acceptable surgical practice must be followed with respect to drainage and closure of contaminated or infected wounds.

The use of this suture may be inappropriate for patients with any conditions which, in the opinion of the surgeon, may cause or contribute to delayed wound healing.

The use of supplemental nonabsorbable sutures should be considered by the surgeon in the closure of sites subject to expansion, stretching or distention, or requiring additional support.

The device needle contains nickel that may cause allergic reaction.

Precautions

In handling this or any other suture material, care should be taken to avoid damage from handling. Avoid crushing or crimping damage due to application of surgical instruments such as forceps or needle holders.

Adequate knot security requires the accepted surgical technique of flat, square ties, with additional throws as warranted by surgical circumstance and the experience of the surgeon.

The use of additional throws may be particularly appropriate when knotting monofilaments.

Skin sutures which must remain in place longer than 7 days may cause localized irritation and should be snipped off or removed as indicated.

Under some circumstances, notably orthopedic procedures, immobilization by external support may be employed at the discretion of the surgeon.

Consideration should be taken in the use of absorbable sutures in tissue with poor blood supply as suture extrusion, delayed absorption, and sterile abscess may occur.

Discard open, unused sutures in accordance with end user’s sharps containment, handling, and disposal procedures.

Dispose of used sutures in accordance with the end-user’s medical and biological waste disposal requirements. “Sharps” should be disposed of in accordance with end user’s sharps containment, handling, and disposal procedures. Use caution during handling and disposal to avoid injury.

Features

Suture strength when your patients need it most.

Superior tensile strength out of the package compared to Monocryl™* and Monocryl™* Plus sutures^◊,1
Significantly higher knot pull strength than both Monocryl™* and Monocryl™* Plus sutures at two and three weeks^‡,1
An extra week of tensile strength during the critical early stages of wound healing compared to Monocryl™* and Monocryl™* Plus sutures^‡,1
Equivalent or superior tensile strength out of the package than legacy sutures^†,¶,1
An absorption profile of 90–110 days,^‡,1,2 comparable to the absorption rate of Monocryl™* and Monocryl™* Plus sutures (91–119 days)^‡,3,4

Feel the difference of superior pliability.^†,1

More pliable than legacy sutures^†,1
Equivalent or superior pliability compared to Monocryl™* sutures^#,1 and Monocryl™* Plus sutures¹

Unpack a memorable suture performance.

Trexon™ sutures offer less memory out of the package^†,1
Updated packaging design created with surgeons’ needs and expectations in mind

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Specifications

Suture composition²	Synthetic polyester composed of glycolide, dioxanone, and trimethylene carbonate
Absorption profile^1,2	Absorbs in 90–110 days
Color²	Undyed or dyed violet

Ordering information

Item number	Product description	Size	Color	Strands	Length (in)	Box quantity	Needle type
CY811P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" VL GS-21	2/0	Violet	1	30	36	GS-21
CY843P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" UD GS-21	2/0	Undyed	1	30	36	GS-21
CY883P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" VL GS-22	2/0	Violet	1	30	36	GS-22
CY904P	Trexon^™ 0 36" VL GS-25	0	Violet	1	36	36	GS-25
CY953P	Trexon^™ 2/0 36" UD GS-21	2/0	Undyed	1	36	36	GS-21
CY954P	Trexon^™ 0 36" UD GS-21	0	Undyed	1	36	36	GS-21
GY121P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" VL V-20	4/0	Violet	1	30	36	V-20
GY122P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" VL V-20	3/0	Violet	1	30	36	V-20
GY123P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" VL V-20	2/0	Violet	1	30	36	V-20
GY321P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" UD V-20	4/0	Undyed	1	30	36	V-20
GY322P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" UD V-20	3/0	Undyed	1	30	36	V-20
GY323P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" UD V-20	2/0	Undyed	1	30	36	V-20
SY5627P	Trexon^™ 4/0 18" UD P-12	4/0	Undyed	1	18	12	P-12
SY5628P	Trexon^™ 3/0 18" UD P-12	3/0	Undyed	1	18	12	P-12
SY5637P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" UD P-12	4/0	Undyed	1	30	12	P-12
SY5638P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" UD P-12	3/0	Undyed	1	30	12	P-12
SY5678P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" UD P-14	4/0	Undyed	1	30	36	P-14
SY5679P	Trexon^™ 4/0 18" UD P-14	4/0	Undyed	1	18	24	P-14
SY5679GP	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" UD P-14	3/0	Undyed	1	30	12	P-14
SY5687P	Trexon^™ 5/0 18" UD P-13	5/0	Undyed	1	18	12	P-13
SY5690P	Trexon^™ 4/0 18" UD P-13	4/0	Undyed	1	18	12	P-13
SY632P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" VL C-23	3/0	Violet	1	30	36	C-23
SY633P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" VL C-23	4/0	Violet	1	30	36	C-23
SY691P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" UD C-13	4/0	Undyed	1	30	36	C-13
SY693P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" UD C-14	3/0	Undyed	1	30	36	C-14
SY791P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" VL C-13	4/0	Violet	1	30	36	C-13
SY822P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" UD C-13	3/0	Undyed	1	30	36	C-13
SY823P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" UD C-14	2/0	Undyed	1	30	36	C-14
SY922P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" VL C-13	3/0	Violet	1	30	36	C-13
SY923P	Trexon^™ 2/0 30" VL C-14	2/0	Violet	1	30	36	C-14
UY202P	Trexon^™ 5/0 30" VL CV-23	5/0	Violet	1	30	36	CV-23
UY203P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" VL CV-23	4/0	Violet	1	30	36	CV-23
UY204P	Trexon^™ 3/0 30" VL CV-23	3/0	Violet	1	30	36	CV-23
UY214P	Trexon^™ 4/0 30" UD CV-23	4/0	Undyed	1	30	36	CV-23

Resources

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Trexon™ monofilament synthetic absorbable suture

Features

Suture strength when your patients need it most.

Feel the difference of superior pliability.^†,1

Unpack a memorable suture performance.

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Specifications

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Trexon™ monofilament synthetic absorbable suture

Features

Suture strength when your patients need it most.

Feel the difference of superior pliability.†,1

Unpack a memorable suture performance.

Explore more

Specifications

Ordering information

Resources

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Feel the difference of superior pliability.^†,1