Surgical Sutures

The Scimitar Sutures are manufactured in a modern facility, situated in Cape Town, South Africa, using only the best materials and needles available on the market. The plant is ISO13485 registered.

SYNTHETIC ABSORBABLE SUTURES

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    VIAMAC

    Pure Polyglycolic Acid, Coated, Braided Synthetic Absorbable Sutures.

  • Viamac is a pure polymer derived from Glycolic acid, finely braided and coated with the co-polymers of Glycolide, Lactide and Calcium Sterate. The coating bonds naturally with the thread, which glides easily through tissue. Reduced surface friction means minimal trauma.
  • The material is very soft, handles well, with knots easy to place and good holding characteristics. Cosmetic results are excellent with minimal tissue reaction.
  • Viamac gives maximum support through the critical first few days of wound healing, assisting until the healing process is complete, then rapid absorption takes place. The loss of tensile strength is very predictable at all stages of the healing process.
  • Meets USP standards for all gauges of braided synthetic absorbable material.
  • Available in violet or un-dyed in sizes USP 2 (5 metric) to USP 6/0 (0.7 metric).
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    VIAMAC REACT

    Pure Polyglycolic Acid, Coated, Braided Synthetic Absorbable Sutures.

  • Viamac* React is a fast absorbing material produced under controlled manufacturing conditions that includes a double sterilization system. This process creates a reaction in the material which enables rapid absorption in the body.
  • The un-dyed material gives excellent cosmetic surgery results, with minimal tissue reaction. The material can be used in place of plain catgut for gynaecology procedures.
  • Meets USP standards for all gauges of braided synthetic absorbable material.
  • Available un-dyed in sizes USP 1 (4 metric) to USP 6/0 (0.7 metric).
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    MONOZYL

    Poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone) Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Sutures

  • Monozyl suture are a fast absorbing un-dyed material that has excellent properties for use in cosmetic surgery
  • Smoothness of the material virtually eliminates tissue trauma with minimal tissue drag
  • Meets the USP standards for all gauges of synthetic monofilament absorbable material
  • Available un-dyed in sizes USP 1 (4 metric) to USP 6/0 (0.7 metric).
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    VIAMAC LA

    Braided Synthetic Absorbable Polyglactin (PGLA) Sutures

  • Synthetic absorbable material composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide
  • Material is available dyed violet or un-dyed
  • Smooth coating of the braided material allows for easy knotting
  • The material can be used in place of chromic catgut for gynaecology/obstetrics procedures
  • Available un-dyed in sizes USP 2 (5 metric) to USP 6/0 (0.7 metric).
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    MACZYN

    Polydioxanone Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Sutures

  • Synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the polyester (p-dioxanone)
  • Useful wherever extended approximation of tissues (up to 6 weeks), under tension, is required
  • Material is available dyed violet for high visibility or clear (un-dyed)
  • Available in sizes USP 2 (5 metric) to USP 5/0 (1 metric).

Non-Absorbable Monofilament Sutures

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    PRO-VEIN

    Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures

  • Pro-vein is made from the polymer of propylene. Polypropylene sutures are inert, supple and handle well. Due to its controlled elongation, the knots lie flat and lock against each other, giving excellent knot security.
  • There is minimal tissue drag and tissue trauma, which allows for easy placement and removal.
  • Pro-vein is as inert as steel, and because it is unaffected by tissue enzymes, the strands provide prolonged tensile strength, even in infected areas.
  • Available in sizes USP 2 to USP 7/0 on a range of needled items. All Pro-vein sutures are attached to 18 - 8 stainless steel needles for maximum strength and durability.
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    NYLON

    Blue Monofilament Polyamide 6 Sutures

  • Scimitar has a new dark blue Polyamide 6 nylon suture that is an exceptionally strong, smooth and pliable monofilament suture.
  • The material is very smooth and pliable and does not require a lubricant, as it slides easily through tissue. The nylon, because of its smoothness and even diameter, makes knot-tying and placement very simple.
  • This material has very high in vivo tensile strength and does not support bacterial growth across the cut line when closing skin or subcuticular layers.
  • Scimitar nylon is available in sizes USP 2 to USP 7/0 on a range of 18 - 8 stainless steel surgical needles.
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    NOVETRO

    Monofilament Polyvinylidenefluoride Non-Absorbable Sutures

  • A strong suture material with a perceptible stretch, that is more elastic and flexible, and exhibit less creep than other monofilament sutures
  • Soft feel of the material allows for smoother run-down and easier knotting of the material
  • An alternative to nylon and polypropylene materials
  • Material is dyed blue for good visibility and clear or black in limited sizes
  • Available in sizes USP 2 (5 metric) to USP 7/0 (0.5 metric).

Non-Absorbable Braided Sutures

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    MACRON

    Coated Braided Polyester Sutures

  • Macron braided polyester gives maximum strength and flexibility for superior results in Cardiovascular, Vascular and Orthopaedic surgery.
  • Macron's manufacturing process gives the polyester superior softness and increased surface lubricity, thereby enhancing the handling characteristics. The firm round nature of the material combined with 18 - 8 stainless steel laser drilled needles are the ultimate for use in cardiovascular surgery.
  • The coating forms a cohesive bonding with the polyester, which aids the suture's passage through tissue, similar to that of a monofilament.
  • Macron coated braided polyester has long-term retention of strength in vivo.
  • Available in sizes USP 5 to USP 5/0 on needled items.
  • The colour of the material is a blue/green.
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    SILK

    Black or White Coated Braided Sutures

  • Natural silk strands are de-gummed prior to braiding, which retains the silk's body and elasticity, creating ideal handling characteristics.
  • The manufacturing process produces a tightly braided silk strand with a uniform diameter resulting in a predictable and reliable high-tensile strength.
  • The firm strand is uniformly coated with silicon. This process enhances the performance of the silk as it passes through tissue.
  • The smooth coated silk ties down easily and the knots lie flat and hold securely.
  • The coating process minimizes the possibilty of the transmission of infection along the length of the strand.
  • Available in sizes USP 3 to USP 6/0 on a range of needled codes.

Absorbable Catgut Sutures

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    PLAIN

    Catgut Sutures

  • Derived from high quality beef serosa layers of beef intestine from Brazil in an area that is BSE free
  • Enzymatic and mechanical cleaning ensures exceptionally high levels of collagen purity for optimal in vivo performance
  • Surface smoothness to facilitate knot run-down and knot strength, due to electronic polishing of each strand
  • Available in sizes USP 2 (6 metric) to USP 6/0 (1 metric), softened with glycerine.
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    Chromic

    Catgut Sutures

  • High quality free-range beef serosa ribbons from Brazil are selected for maximum uniform tensile strength (BSE free)
  • Enzymatic and mechanical cleaning ensures exceptionally high levels of collagen purity for optimal in vivo performance
  • The ribbons selected for chromic catgut sutures are treated prior to spinning with buffered chromium salt solution
  • The electronically polished catgut, to tolerances of 0.004mm, ensures an exact surface smoothness for great handling and smooth passage through tissue. This causes minimal trauma and creates dependable knot run down and knot strength
  • Available in sizes USP 2 (6 metric) to USP 6/0 (1 metric), softened with glycerine.
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