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How to Use Our Catalog .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Materials Chart ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
A Guide to Surgical Sutures ...................................................................................................................................3-4
Needle Anatomy and Terminology ......................................................................................................................... 5
Needle Shapes and General Uses ............................................................................................................................ 6
Needle Points and Cutting Edges ........................................................................................................................... 7
Needle Charts ............................................................................................................................................................ 8-10
Absorbable Sutures
Plain Gut ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Chromic Gut .............................................................................................................................................................. 13-15
PolySyn FA
™
(polyglycolic acid) ...............................................................................................................................16
Monoderm
™
(glycolide and e-caprolactone) ................................................................................................ 17-18
PolySyn
™
(polyglycolic acid) .............................................................................................................................. 19-24
PDO (polydioxanone) .................................................................................................................................................25
Non-Absorbable Sutures
Silk ..............................................................................................................................................................................26-29
Nylon
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........................................................................................................................................................................30-33
Polypropylene ........................................................................................................................................................34-35
Polyviolene
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(polyester) - Uncoated ....................................................................................................................36
Table of ContentsFor the last 40 years, Surgical Specialties Corporation
has been trusted for quality, and we continue to strive
to meet the needs and expectations of surgical
professionals worldwide.
Sharpoint™ PLUS is the preferred global brand for physicians’ wound and
surgical closure needs where choice, collaboration and value matter.
The portfolio features a number of specialty sutures designed to meet the
exacting needs of plastic, dermatologic, orthopedic and general surgeons.
Sharpoint™ PLUS Surgical Sutures are oered in a variety of absorbable and
non-absorbable materials and attached to a wide variety of needle options.
The value and quality of Sharpoint™ PLUS sutures are augmented by a team
of sales representatives dedicated to supporting the needs of our customers.
Choice. Collaboration. Value.