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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
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:
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.
| No. | CPT Code CARESTEEL |
Competitor Code SURGICAL STEEL |
Suture Type | USP Size |
Suture Length (cm) |
Needle Shape | Needle Length (mm) |
Circle | How Supplied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST20A30 | W310 | Surgical Steel | 4/0 | 75 | Taper Point | 30 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 2 | ST40M40X4 | M660G G0617144 |
Surgical Steel | 1 | 4 x 45 | Tapercut | 40 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 3 | ST50P37X4 | G0617142 | Surgical Steel | 2 | 4 x 45 | Trocar | 37 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 4 | ST50E45 | M400G | Surgical Steel | 2 | 75 | Reverse Cutting | 45 | 3/8 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 5 | ST60M40X5 | Acier 31680 | Surgical Steel | 3&4 | 5 x 45 | Tapercut | 40 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 6 | ST60M48X4 | M651G G0617784 2420-09 8886242009 |
Surgical Steel | 4 | 4 x 45 | Tapercut | 48 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 7 | ST70P55 | W945 | Surgical Steel | 5 | 75 | Trocar | 55 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 8 | ST70D55 | W995 | Surgical Steel | 5 | 75 | Reverse Cutting | 55 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 9 | ST70M48X4 | M650G G0617717 G0617135 2393-89 88862393-89 8886239389 |
Surgical Steel | 5 | 4 x 45 | Tapercut | 48 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 10 | ST80M48X4 | Surgical Steel | 6 | 4 x 45 | Tapercut | 48 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs | |
| 11 | ST90D48X4 | M624G | Surgical Steel | 7 | 4 x 45 | Reverse Cutting | 48 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |
| 12 | ST90D120 | Patella Set 991120 (HS-120) |
Surgical Steel | 7 | 60 | Reverse Cutting | 120 | 1/2 | Box / 12 pcs |