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Suture Material

What is Polyester Braided?

DemeTECH Polyester Nonabsorbable Suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene terephthalate). It is prepared from fibers of high-molecular weight, long-chain linear polyester having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component.

The product is available in several suture lengths and attached needle types. DemeTECH Polyester Nonabsorbable Suture meets all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures.

Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures. Intended for long term use over 30 days.

More Details

PETPoly(ethylene terephthalate)

NonabsorbablePermanent / Long-Term Use >30 Days

8-0 – 2Available USP Sizes

DyedHigh Visibility in Surgical Arena

How It Works

Actions in Tissue

Understanding how DemeBOND™ Polyester Braided behaves once placed in the body

The DemeTECH Polyester Nonabsorbable Suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. DemeTECH Polyester Nonabsorbable Suture is not absorbed, nor is any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo.

DemeTech uniformly coats its Polyester sutures, providing an improvement in physical properties. High quality materials combined with precise braiding mechanisms nearly eliminate the occurrence of post-operative suture fragments in tissue.

Minimal Tissue Reaction

Elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, characteristic of a foreign body response, followed by gradual encapsulation by fibrous connective tissue.

Permanent Tensile Strength

Not absorbed in vivo; no significant change in tensile strength retention is known to occur in vivo, providing permanent structural support at the wound site.

Fibrous Encapsulation

Following the initial inflammatory response, the suture undergoes gradual encapsulation by fibrous connective tissue, achieving long-term stable integration at the implantation site.

DemeTech's Polyester suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene terephthalate). DemeTech uniformly coats its Polyester sutures, providing for an improvement in the physical properties of the suture. High quality materials, combined with precise braiding mechanisms, nearly eliminate the occurrence of post-operative suture fragments in tissue.

Coated for Easy Tissue Passage

Coated Polyester allows for easier passage of the braided strands through tissue, enabling smoother usage and less irritation during suture placement.

Minimal Post-Operative Fragments

Provides for minimal breakage, eliminating the need to remove irritating suture fragments postoperatively — reducing the risk of additional procedural intervention.

Excellent Pliability

Provides excellent pliability (malleable), allowing the suture to conform to tissue contours and accommodate natural movement without compromising knot integrity.

Excellent Handling Qualities

Delivers excellent handling qualities throughout the procedure, supporting precise suturing technique and giving the surgeon consistent, reliable control.

Smooth Tie-Down Properties

Smooth tie-down properties ensure secure and consistent knot formation, reducing the risk of knot slippage and supporting reliable long-term wound closure.

Dyed for Surgical Visibility

Dyed for good visibility in the surgical arena, allowing the surgeon to clearly identify and manipulate the suture throughout the procedure.

Usage

Indications

Do not resterilize. Discard open, unused sutures.
As with any foreign body, prolonged contact of this or any other suture with salt solutions, such as those found in the urinary or biliary tracts, may result in calculus formation.
Users should be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving nonabsorbable sutures before employing DemeBOND™ for wound closure, as 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.
Do not reuse. The reuse of single-use devices can cause cross contamination and affect the device safety, performance and effectiveness, exposing patients and staff to unnecessary risk. The design and material used are not compatible with conventional cleaning and sterilization procedures.
This product is not approved in Europe to be used on the heart or with the central circulatory and central nervous system.

Safety

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.
Adverse Reactions: Adverse effects associated with the use of this device include: wound dehiscence, calculi formation in urinary and biliary tracts when prolonged contact with salt solutions such as urine and bile occurs, enhanced bacterial infectivity, minimal acute inflammatory tissue reaction, pain, edema, and erythema at the wound site.

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