ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture
ADVALENE Cardiovascular suture is a synthetic non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, synthetic linear polyolen. The suture is dyed with Phthalocyanine Blue to enhance visibility in tissue.
The advanced extrusion process of the polypropylene molecule gives ADVALENE Cardiovascular suture.
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Inert Monofilament Structure
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Isotactic polymer-maximum strength
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Minimal memory and reduced “pig-tailing”
1 : ADVALENE IFU – Data on file with AMS
2 : Data on file with AMS – Bench test done on Polypropylene U.S.P. size – 1, 40 mm, Round bodied needle
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ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, peripheral nerve anastomosis, cardiovascular and neurological procedures.
ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to Polypropylene and PTFE (If suture with pledget is used).
ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture is not absorbed nor is subjected to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes. Due to its relative biological inertness it is recommended for use where the least possible suture reaction is desired. As a monolament it has been successfully employed in surgical wound which subsequently become infected or contaminated where it can minimize later sinus formation and suture extrusion due to its lack of adherence to tissue, ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture is effective as a pull-out suture.
Suture
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Suture Color |
Effective Tensile
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Mass Absorption* (days) |
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Monofilament |
Blue |
Permanent |
Non- Absorbable |
PERMANENT WEEK4 WEEK3 WEEK2

ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture complies with United States Pharmacopeia requirement for “Non-Absorbable surgical suture” and the European Pharmacopoeia for “Sterile Non-Absorbable Strands”. ADVALENE Cardiovascular Suture is also available with PTFE pledget which is used as a pad between the suture and tissue surface to increase the load-bearing area.
Features |
Benefits |
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Minimal suture breakage & fraying |
Absolute regular & longitudinal structure |
Assured knot stability |
Optimal elasticity & elongation |
Easy knot & smooth knot run-down |
Enhanced pliability & handling |
Exceptionally smooth surface |
For minimal tissue drag & trauma |
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Unique dispensing system designed to deliver ease of suture dispensing with minimal memory in the suture strand |