Braided sutures - Novosyn® 6/0

Novosyn® 6/0: Absorbable Suture Thread for High Precision Surgery

Novosyn® 6/0 by Bbraun is an absorbable suture designed to provide excellent wound support during the critical healing phase. Thanks to its composition of polyglycolic acid and lactic acid (90/10), this thread ensures controlled absorption and high initial strength, ideal for delicate procedures.

Composition and Structure

Novosyn® 6/0 is made with a multifilament structure, which guarantees excellent strength and simple, safe handling. The coating of glycolic acid and lactic acid (35/65) is designed to minimize inflammatory response, promoting rapid healing.

• Color: Purple
• Sizes: from USP 2 (EP 5) to USP 8/0 (EP 0.4)
• Composition: Polyglycolic acid and lactic acid (90/10)
• Coating: Glycolic acid and lactic acid (35/65), calcium stearate
• Absorption: Complete by hydrolysis in 56-70 days
• Residual Tensile Strength: 50% after 21 days from implantation

Note: Novosyn® by BBraun is equivalent to Ethicon's Vicryl suture thread.

Advantages of Novosyn® 6/0

Novosyn® 6/0 offers numerous advantages that make it an ideal choice for delicate sutures and procedures requiring precise handling:

• High knot security: Ensures optimal hold without risk of disconnection.
• Easy knot repositioning: Allows for precise management during the suturing process.
• Regular knot sliding: Promotes smooth, frictionless handling.
• Minimal inflammatory response: Reduces postoperative inflammatory complications.

Applications of Novosyn® 6/0

The Novosyn® 6/0 thread is used in a wide range of surgical procedures, including:

• Skin approximation: Ideal for superficial and delicate skin sutures.
• Ophthalmic sutures: Excellent for eye surgeries, thanks to its precision.
• Ligation: Suitable for tying blood vessels and other delicate structures.
• Minimally invasive surgery: Perfect for laparoscopic procedures or other minimally invasive techniques.
• Gastrointestinal surgery: Used for procedures in the digestive system.
• Subcutaneous orthopedic surgery: Ideal for subcutaneous sutures in orthopedics.

Why Choose Novosyn® 6/0

Novosyn® 6/0 by Bbraun is an extremely versatile and reliable suture thread. Thanks to its high initial strength, controlled absorption properties, and easy handling, it is ideal for a variety of surgical procedures, from superficial sutures to more complex ones.

Available in packs of 12 and 36 pcs.

THREAD CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Gauge: 6/0;
• Needle: DS12 - triangular 3/8 circle;
• Length: 45 cm.

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