Knotless Barbed Sutures
UNIFY® Barbed PDO Surgical Sutures
- Knotless barbed sutures close wounds faster than interrupted technique for time saving in operation room
- Barbed sutures offer superior tissue-holding strength compared to interrupted technique with coated PGA sutures, and continuous technique with PDO sutures
- Unique thread design with circumferential unidirectional barbs and triangular stopper provides a secure hold and consistency makes it easier to manage tension on every pass, resulting in better wound healing
- Potential to reduce knot-related complications
- Ultra sharp needle point for atraumatic tissue penetration
- Needle coated with silicone for smooth tissue passage
- Predictable absorption profile
- Thread type: Monofilament with unidirectional barbs and end stopper
- Color: Violet
- Strength duration: 55-65 days
- Absorb duration: 180-200 days
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UNIFY sutures are great. When you need a suture to really hold, they do it.
David Hansen, MD
Plastic Surgeon, Los Angeles, CA
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Comparable to PDS II* and Maxon**
* Registered trademark of Ethicon
** Registered trademark of Covidien