PROTIBOND® POLYESTER

PRODUCT INFORMATION

COMPOSITION

Polyester
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

COATING

Silicon | Teflon

STRUCTURE – COLOR

Multifilament
Green – White

WOUND SUPPORT

Permanent

USP SIZES

5/0 – 1

KNOT-PULL TENSILE STRENGTH

Exceed USP requirements (USP)

SUTURE LENGTH

45 cm, 75 cm
90 cm, 100 cm

STERILISATION

EO
(Ethylene Oxide)

PACKAGING

Tyvek Pouch
Box 6 | 24 pcs

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

COMPOSITION:

PROTIBOND® is a sterile non-absorbable multifilament surgical suture composed of polyester fibers – Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), coated uniformly with silicone or teflon to increase surface lubricity. The suture is available dyed with FDA D&C Green No. 6 or White, with or without PTFE (100% polytetrafluoroethylene) pledgets.

Available in single packs or multipacks (4, 8, or 10 sutures).

CHARACTERISTICS:

PROTIBOND® has the following technical properties:

Tightly braided, smooth surface, good pliability, excellent knot security.
High tensile strength, exceeding USP requirements.
AISI 300 series stainless steel (for sutures with attached needles).
Ease of handling, smooth passage through tissue.
The permanent wound support, minimal tissue reactions.

INDICATIONS:

PROTIBOND® – Polyester Surgical Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.

(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.

Product list

No.	CPT Code PROTIBOND (Multipack)	Competitor Code ETHIBOND PREMICRON TICRON	Suture Type	USP Size	Suture Length (cm)	Needle Shape	Needle Length (mm)	Circle	How Supplied
1	P10BB08L45	C0026822	Polyester	5/0	45	Taper Point ×2	8	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
2	PU10II08L45	W894 Alcon 8065211201	Polyester (U)	5/0	45	Spatula ×2	8	1/4	Box / 12 pcs
3	P10AA10PS	Cardioxyl 73S10F	Polyester	5/0	75 Pledget 3×3	Taper Point ×2	10	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
4	P15II08L45	Mersilene 1762G	Polyester	4/0	45	Spatula ×2	8	1/4	Box / 12 pcs
5	P15BB13	W6891 3280-31 88863280-31 8886328031	Polyester	4/0	75	Taper Point ×2	13	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
6	P15L13	X31001	Polyester	4/0	75	Tapercut CC	13	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
7	P15LL13	X31003	Polyester	4/0	75	Tapercut CC ×2	13	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
8	P15BB17	X31005 (C0026804) 3229-31 88863229-31 8886322931	Polyester	4/0	75	Taper Point ×2	17	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
9	P15MM17L90	W6935	Polyester	4/0	90	Tapercut ×2	17	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
10	P20AA17L90	W6759 C0026905 3271-41 8886327141	Polyester	3/0	90	Taper Point ×2	17	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
11	P20BB17	X31010 3229-41 88863229-41 Cardioxyl 73S20I	Polyester	3/0	75	Taper Point ×2	17	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
12	P20MM17L90	W6936 C0026305 3159-41	Polyester	3/0	90	Tapercut ×2	17	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
13	P20AA20L90	3227-41 3369-41 88863369-41 8886336941	Polyester	3/0	90	Taper Point ×2	20	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
14	P20AA22	X31043	Polyester	3/0	75	Taper Point ×2	22	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
15	P20AA22L100	C0026731 3370-41	Polyester	3/0	100	Taper Point ×2	22	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
16	P20AA26L100	W6552 C0026815	Polyester	3/0	100	Taper Point ×2	26	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
17	P30MM17L90	W6917 \| W6937 C0026806 3125-51 8886312551	Polyester	2/0	90	Tapercut ×2	17	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
18	P30AA20PL	2978-51 88862978-51 8886297851	Polyester	2/0	75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2	20	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
19	P30NN20L90	Cardioxyl 73S30Y	Polyester	2/0	90	Tapercut ×2	20	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
20	P30KK20L90	3157-51 3369-51 8886336951	Polyester	2/0	90	Tapercut CC ×2	20	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
21	P30MM22L90	X32019 C0026732	Polyester	2/0	90	Tapercut ×2	22	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
22	P30A26		Polyester	2/0	75	Taper Point	26	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
23	P30AA26L90	W6767 X31034 3251-51	Polyester	2/0	90	Taper Point ×2	26	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
24	P30MM26L90	C0026436	Polyester	2/0	90	Tapercut ×2	26	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
25	P40A26		Polyester	1	75	Taper Point	26	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
26	P40D36	C0026472 C0026468 3039-71	Polyester	1	75	Reverse Cutting	36	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
27	P40A40		Polyester	1	75	Taper Point	40	1/2	Box / 24 pcs
28	P3000	X41003 G0120061	Polyester	2/0	250	Without needle			Box / 24 pcs
29	P351045	B0120009 C0120009 C0316679	Polyester	0	10 x 45	Without needle			Box / 24 pcs
30	P400L180	W6155 C0120029	Polyester	1	180	Without needle			Box / 24 pcs
31	PWAA48G	Mersilene RS22 Cervix Set HRN 997145	Polyester	5 mm tape	45	Blunt Point (G) ×2	48	1/2	Box / 12 pcs

No.	CPT Code CAREFLON	Competitor Code ETHIBOND CARDIOFLON	Suture Type	USP Size	Suture Length (cm)	Needle Shape	Needle Length (mm)	Circle	How Supplied
1	P20AA17X4	MX552 M0026703	Polyester	3/0	4 x 75	Taper Point ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
2	P30AA17DX8	M0027151	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75	Taper Point ×2 (Black Needle)	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
3	P30AA17DX8PL	M0027150	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2 (Black Needle)	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
4	P30AA17X10	KV39 \| 10X42 M0027775 3084-56 Cardioxyl 73P30Y	Polyester	2/0	10 x 75	Taper Point ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
5	P30AA17X8PL	PXX41 M0027776 3091-56 8886309156	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
6	P30AA17X8PS	PXX43 M0027802 3086-56 88863086-56 8886308656	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75 Pledget 3×3	Taper Point ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
7	P30MM17L90X10	KV33 2879-56 2636-56	Polyester	2/0	10 x 90	Tapercut ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
8	P30PP17X8	M0027781	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75	Trocar ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
9	P30MM17DX8PL	M0027259	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Tapercut ×2 (Black Needle)	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
10	P30MM17X10PL	W10B55	Polyester	2/0	10 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Tapercut ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
11	P30MM17L90X10PS	Cardioxyl 73P30B	Polyester	2/0	10 x 90 Pledget 3×3	Tapercut ×2	17	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
12	P30AA20X10	PXX82 M0027705 3385-56 88863385-56 8886338556	Polyester	2/0	10 x 75	Taper Point ×2	20	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
13	P30AA20X10PL	3323-56 88863323-56 8886332356	Polyester	2/0	10 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2	20	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
14	P30NN20L90X10	KV40 Cardioxyl 73P30I	Polyester	2/0	10 x 90	Tapercut ×2	20	3/8	Box / 6 pcs
15	P30AA22X4	MX763	Polyester	2/0	4 x 75	Taper Point ×2	22	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
16	P30AA22DX8	M0027181	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75	Taper Point ×2 (Black Needle)	22	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
17	P30AA22X10PL	PXX92 M0027605 M0027867	Polyester	2/0	10 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2	22	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
18	P30AA26X8	M0027715	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75	Taper Point ×2	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
19	P30AA26DX8	M0027205	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75	Taper Point ×2 (Black Needle)	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
20	P30AA26X8PL	M0027766	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
21	P30AA26DX8PL	M0027199	Polyester	2/0	8 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2 (Black Needle)	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
22	P30AA26X10PL	PXX76 3324-56 88863324-56 8886332456	Polyester	2/0	10 x 75 Pledget 7×3	Taper Point ×2	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
23	P30AA26L90X10	KV34 2981-56 88862981-56 8886298156	Polyester	2/0	10 x 90	Taper Point ×2	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
24	P30MM26L90X10	KV31 3222-56 8886322256 Cardioxyl 73P30E	Polyester	2/0	10 x 90	Tapercut ×2	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs
25	P30MM26L90X10PL	10X66 W10B77 3228-56 Cardioxyl 73P30F	Polyester	2/0	10 x 90 Pledget 7×3	Tapercut ×2	26	1/2	Box / 6 pcs

No.	CPT Code PROTIBOND	Competitor Code ETHIBOND PREMICRON TICRON	Suture Type	USP Size	Suture Length (cm)	Needle Shape	Needle Length (mm)	Circle	How Supplied
1	PF15B16	Cardioflon 19251 19S15E	Polyester (PTFE)	4/0	75	Taper Point	16	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
2	PF15BB16	Cardioflon 192512	Polyester (PTFE)	4/0	75	Taper Point ×2	16	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
3	PF20B20	Cardioflon 19326 19S20H	Polyester (PTFE)	3/0	75	Taper Point	20	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
4	PF20BB20	X31067 Cardioflon 193262 19S20J	Polyester (PTFE)	3/0	75	Taper Point ×2	20	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
5	PF30B20	X31065 Cardioflon 19399 19S30AA	Polyester (PTFE)	2/0	75	Taper Point	20	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
6	PF30BB20	X31044 Cardioflon 193992 19S30AB	Polyester (PTFE)	2/0	75	Taper Point ×2	20	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
7	PF30B26	Cardioflon 19400 19S30AD	Polyester (PTFE)	2/0	75	Taper Point	26	3/8	Box / 24 pcs
8	PF50D40	Polytresse 91S50E	Polyester (PTFE)	2	75	Reverse Cutting	40	1/2	Box / 24 pcs