CARESTEEL® SURGICAL STEEL

PRODUCT INFORMATION

COMPOSITION

316L Stainless Steel

COATING

None

STRUCTURE – COLOR

Silver

WOUND SUPPORT

Permanent

USP SIZES

1 – 7

KNOT-PULL TENSILE STRENGTH

Exceed USP requirements (USP)

SUTURE LENGTH

45 cm, 60 cm
75 cm

STERILISATION

EO
(Ethylene Oxide)

PACKAGING

Tyvek Pouch
Box 12 pcs

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

COMPOSITION:

CARESTEEL® is a sterile non-absorbable surgical suture composed of 316L stainless steel conforming to ISO 5832 Part 1 “Metallic Materials for surgical implants”. The suture is available in metallic silver color.

Surgical Steel is also named as: Stainless Steel Wire, Steel Monofilament, Sternum Suture.

CHARACTERISTICS:

CARESTEEL® has the following technical properties:

  • Optimum metal strength and flexibility.
  • Excellent knot security.
  • Uniform stainless steel.

INDICATIONS:

CARESTEEL® – Surgical Stainless Steel Sutures are indicated for use in abdominal wound closure, hernia repair, sternal closure, and orthopedic procedures including cerclage and tendon repair.

The use of these sutures is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to steel and/or its principal metallic components, chromium, and nickel.

(A mild inflammatory reaction may occur, which is typical of an endogenous reaction to foreign bodies).

NOTICE:

Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide (EO). Do not re-sterilize | reuse. Do not use if the package is opened or damaged.

STORAGE:

Recommended storage conditions below 25⁰C, away from moisture and direct heat. Do not use after the expiry date. Shelf life: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

No. CPT Code
CARESTEEL
Competitor Code
SURGICAL STEEL
Suture Type USP
Size
Suture
Length (cm)
Needle Shape Needle
Length (mm)
Circle How
Supplied
1 ST40M40X4 M660G
G0617144
Surgical Steel 1 4 x 45 Tapercut 40 1/2 Box / 12 pcs
2 ST60M40X5 Acier 31680 Surgical Steel 3&4 5 x 45 Tapercut 40 1/2 Box / 12 pcs
3 ST60M48X4 M651G
G0617784
2420-09
8886242009
Surgical Steel 4 4 x 45 Tapercut 48 1/2 Box / 12 pcs
4 ST70M48X4 M650G
G0617717
G0617135
2393-89
88862393-89
8886239389
Surgical Steel 5 4 x 45 Tapercut 48 1/2 Box / 12 pcs