Nonabsorbable sutures

Surgidac™ polyester suture

Surgidac™ polyester sutures are braided, nonabsorbable, sterile surgical sutures for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.

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Indications, Safety, and WarningsActionsSurgidac™ polyester sutures elicit a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. Surgidac™ polyester sutures are not absorbed, nor is any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo.ContraindictionsNone known.Warnings

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

Reuse, reprocessing and/or resterilization of this device may create the risk of contamination, patient infection, permanent impairment, or life-threatening injury. Do not reuse, reprocess, or resterilize this device. Sterile unless packaging has been opened or damaged. Discard open, unused sutures. Store at room temperature. Avoid prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures.

Users should be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving sutures before employing Surgidac™ polyester nonabsorbable sutures for wound closure, as the risk of wound dehiscence may vary with the site of application and the suture material used.

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

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Surgidac™ polyester sutures are available undyed (white) braided, uncoated, in sizes 4-0 (1.5 Metric) through 6-0 (0.7 Metric).
The sutures are supplied sterile, affixed to needles in one dozen box quantities.
Surgidac™ polyester sutures elicit a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue.
Surgidac™ polyester sutures are not absorbed, nor is any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo.

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Item number	Needle name	Needle arc	Needle attachment	Size	Suture length (in)	Suture length (cm)	Suture color	Strands per box
D-1879K	SS-29	1/4 circle	Regular	4-0	18	45	White	12
D-1683K	SS-28	1/2 circle	Regular	6-0	18	45	White	12

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Item number	Needle name	Needle arc	Needle attachment	Size	Suture length (in)	Suture length (cm)	Suture color	Strands per box
D-1763K	SS-24	1/4 circle	Regular	4-0	18	45	White	12
D-1760K	SS-14	1/4 circle	Regular	5-0	18	45	White	12
D-1764K	SS-24	1/4 circle	Regular	5-0	18	45	White	12
D-1722K	SS-14	1/4 circle	Regular	6-0	18	45	White	12
D-1779K	SS-28	1/2 circle	Regular	4-0	18	45	White	12
D-1780K	SS-28	1/2 circle	Regular	5-0	18	45	White	12

Resources

Wound Closure Medicare Reimbursement Coding Guide (open in new window)

The billing and coding guide is designed to aid providers in appropriate CPT selection. The document includes a list of applicable procedures codes and the Medicare National Average assigned to the technology.

ECONOMICS AND REIMBURSEMENT PDF 331 KB

Surgidac™ polyester suture

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