NOVOSYN VIOLET 4/0 (1,5)70CM HR20 (M)RCP Absorbable Suture

The NOVOSYN VIOLET 4/0 (1,5)70CM HR20 (M)RCP suture by B. Braun is a high-quality, synthetic absorbable braided suture designed for reliable soft tissue approximation and ligation. Crafted from a copolymer of 90% Glycolide and 10% L-Lactide (Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) 90/10), this suture offers a predictable absorption profile and excellent handling characteristics, ensuring optimal wound support during the critical healing phase.

Known for its medium-term absorption, NOVOSYN VIOLET provides secure wound closure with high initial tensile strength, gradually losing strength as the tissue heals. The suture's braided multifilament structure allows for smooth tissue passage and secure knot tying, making it a preferred choice for various surgical procedures.

Product Details

• Brand: NOVOSYN (B. Braun)
• Material: Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (90/10)
• Suture Type: Synthetic, Absorbable, Braided Multifilament
• Color: Violet (dyed)
• USP Size: 4/0
• Metric Size: 1.5
• Suture Length: 70 cm
• Needle Type: HR20 (Round Bodied, 20mm)
• Absorption Profile: Medium-term (complete mass absorption in 56-70 days)
• Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
• Packaging: Individually sterile packed in foil packets

Benefits of Use

• Provides reliable and secure wound closure for general soft tissue approximation.
• Offers excellent initial tensile strength to support wounds during the crucial early healing phase.
• Features a predictable and consistent absorption profile, ensuring timely degradation as the tissue regains strength.
• The braided structure and smooth coating allow for easy passage through tissue, minimizing trauma.
• Ensures secure and reliable knot tying, reducing the risk of knot slippage.
• Violet color enhances visibility against tissue, aiding surgeons during delicate procedures.

How to Use

1. Inspect the sterile packet for integrity before opening. Do not use if the packet is damaged or opened.
2. Aseptically open the foil packet and carefully remove the suture-needle combination.
3. Handle the suture and needle with appropriate surgical instruments to maintain sterility and prevent damage.
4. Pass the needle through the tissue as required by the surgical procedure.
5. Tie knots securely using standard surgical knot-tying techniques, ensuring adequate tension without overtightening.
6. Trim excess suture material as necessary, leaving appropriate tails.
7. Dispose of used sutures and needles according to hospital protocols for sharps and medical waste.

Caution & Warnings

• Sterility: Do not re-sterilize. Do not use if package is opened or damaged.
• Single Use: This device is intended for single use only. Reuse may lead to contamination or impaired performance.
• Improper Use: Not indicated for cardiovascular and neurological tissues. The surgeon must be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving absorbable sutures.
• Infection: As with any foreign body, prolonged contact of any suture with salt solutions, such as those found in the urinary or biliary tracts, may result in calculus formation.
• Wound Support: Consideration must be given to the absorbable nature of the suture in tissues which may be subject to expansion, stretching or distention.
• Storage: Store at controlled room temperature, protected from moisture and direct heat.

Ingredients

The NOVOSYN VIOLET suture is composed of Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (90/10), which is a copolymer of 90% Glycolide and 10% L-Lactide. The violet color is achieved with a medical-grade dye, D&C Violet No. 2.