Product Overview
Pack: 1 x 12 Sutures
Needle name: CTX
Suture size: 1–0
Needle point type: Circle Taper Point Heavy Needles
Needle length: 48 mm
Needle curvature: 1/2 Circle
Suture length: 150 cm
Size: CTX, 1–0, 48 mm, 150 cm
Colour: Black
Sterile
Further Information:
• Physical material: Polyamide polymer and Nylon 6.
• Construction: Monofilament.
• Absorbable / Non–absorbable: Non–absorbable.
• Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Long term wound support.
• Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: Non–absorbable, but loses about 10–15% strength per year.
• Absorption time: Degrades at a rate of about 10–15% per year.
• Frequent Uses: Skin closure; retention; Plastic surgery; Ophthalmology and Microsurgery.
