Additional Information

Product Name	Ethibond Excel Suture, CT-2, Size 0, Green, 30"
Application	Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating	Coated
Needle 1 Code	CT-2
Needle Length	26 mm
Needle Material	Stainless Steel Needle
Needle Shape	1/2 Circle
Needle Type	Taper Point Needle
Number of Needles	1-Needle
Number of Strands	36-Strand
Suture Type	Braided
Suture Size	Size 0
Suture Color	Green
Suture Length	30 Inch Suture
Suture Material	Polyester
Uses	Cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and general soft tissue procedures requiring permanent wound support

Description

Ethibond Excel Suture, CT-2, Size 0, Green, 30" is a sterile, nonabsorbable surgical suture constructed from braided polyester fibers. The suture is coated with a highly adherent polybutilate compound, which serves as a lubricant to reduce tissue drag and enhance handling characteristics. 

The suture is equipped with a CT-2 taper point needle designed for precision and minimal tissue trauma. The taper point needle facilitates penetration by separating tissue fibers rather than cutting them, making it ideal for delicate soft tissue approximation. Its 1/2 circle curvature allows for controlled passage through various tissue types with ease and accuracy.

Braiding of the polyester fibers contributes to optimal flexibility, pliability, and strength. These properties ensure secure knot tying and reliable wound closure. The coating further enhances the mechanical properties of the suture by providing a smooth surface, which reduces the risk of fraying or damage during handling and implantation.

A nonabsorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene, terephthalate). It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. It is uniformly coated with polybutilate or poly {oxy-1, 4 butanediyloxy (1, 6-dioxo-1, 6 hexanediyl)}. The highly adherent coating is a relatively nonreactive nonabsorbable compound which acts as a lubricant to mechanically improve the physical p roperties of the uncoated suture by improving handling qualities as contrasted to the braided, uncoated fiber. The suture is braided for optimal handling properties, and dyed green for enhanced visibility in the surgical field.