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Why choose between performance and price? Sharpoint™ Plus sutures offer remarkable value with a level of quality and precision comparable to significantly more expensive brands.
- German-engineered needles with superior sharpness, penetration and strength characteristics
- Manufactured with automated, robotic technology for consistency and repeatability
Available across a full range of absorbable and non-absorbable materials and needle configurations, we have developed targeted portfolios specifically for the unique wound and surgical closure needs of discerning surgeons across a broad range of specialties.
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Needle Performance
From conventional, precision and reverse cutting to taper and spatula designs, Surgical Specialties needles are designed for optimal performance. Each one is forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy for maximum strength, ductility and hardness and manufactured with German-designed robotics to ensure quality and repeatability.
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Sharpoint™ Plus Packaging
All New Sharpoint Packaging simplifies suture delivery.
- Racetrack Tray Reduces Suture Memory
- Industry Standard Color Coding
- Easy Needle Arming
- Single Foil Barrier Reduces Packaging Waste
Sharpoint™ Plus Materials Guide
Select a material for more information. To view materials available for products other than Sharpoint™ Plus, please see the materials guide.
Nylon
The monofilament Nylon is a polyamide suture with characteristic high tensile strength. The uniform smooth surface permits easy passage through tissue. Available in black, blue and clear.
Monofilament:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (blue)(black)
- Packaged Dry or in Wetting Solution
Common uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Microsurgery
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Gastrointestinal
Quality:
- Passes easily through tissue
Express Gut
Express Gut is an ideal surface suture in dermatologic repair. It ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting.
• Effective Wound Support for 5-7 days
• Comparable to Ethicon Fast Absorbing Gut
• Sizes 5-0 and 6-0 USP with PC-1 Needle
Packaged in Wetting Solution
Common Uses:
Dermatology
Plastic Surgery
Plain Gut
Made of first quality raw material, Catgut ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting. Available in plain and chromic.
Twisted:
- Plain and Chromic
- Packaged in Wetting Solution
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Bowel Anastomosis
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- Varies
Mass Absorption:
- Varies depending upon type of suture (plain vs. chromic) and site of placement
Chromic Gut
Made of first quality raw material, Catgut ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting. Available in plain and chromic.
Twisted:
- Plain & Chromic
- Packaged in Wetting Solution
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Bowel Anastomosis
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- Varies
Mass Absorption:
- Varies depending upon type of suture (plain vs. chromic) and site of placement
Monoderm™
This synthetic absorbable monofilament has excellent pliability and handling characteristics. At 7 days it retains 42 – 76% tensile strength, 36 – 52% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 90 days. These characteristics make it very popular for subcuticular closure and soft tissue approximation. Available in undyed/clear or violet.
Monofilament:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 42-76% at 7 days
- 36-52% at 14 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete by 90 days
Polysyn™
The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks. Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament.
Braided:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
Monofilament (9-0 & 10-0 only):
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
- Coated & Uncoated
Common Uses:
- Skin Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 50% at 14 days
- 20% at 21 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 50 and 90 days.
Polysyn Fa™
The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 48% of their high initial strength at 7 days and 0% of their strength at 14 days. Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament.
Braided:
- Undyed (clear)
- Coated
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 48% at 7 days
- 0% at 14 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 49 and 63 days
PDO
This synthetic absorbable monofilament indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery. At 14 days it retains 80 – 90% tensile strength, 60 – 82% at 28 days, 47 -79% at 42 days and essentially absorbed between 180 and 220 days. Available in dyed (violet).
Monofilament:
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedic
- OB/Gyn
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 80% to 90% at 14 days
- 60% to 82% at 28 days
- 47% to 79% at 42 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 180 and 220 days
Polypropylene
Inert, smooth, and easy to handle and knot securely, Polypropylene is our most versatile monofilament suture. Tensile strength is superior to other true monofilaments. In addition, a unique extruding technique ensures a uniformly round cross section and a strand that passes easily through tissue with better knot security with less throws.
Monofilament:
- Dyed (blue)
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Microsurgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Qualities:
- Inert
- Easy to handle
- Passes easily through tissue
Silk
Noncapillary Silk has excellent handling and tying characteristics. Modern braiding technique provides a uniform smooth surface and a greater tensile strength. Available in black and white.
Braided:
- Undyed (white)
- Dyed (black)
- Coated
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Gastrointestinal
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
Qualities:
- Excellent handling & tying characteristics
Polyviolene (Uncoated)
The fine braiding of Polyester gives this material an excellent smoothness. Easy to handle, its uniform surface minimizes trauma. Its high strength and good knot security provide long-term wound support. Available in green and white.
Braided:
- Undyed (white)
- Dyed (green)
- Uncoated
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Neurological Procedures
Qualities:
- Smooth
- Easy to handle
- Good knot security
Polyviolene XL(Coated)
The fine braiding of Polyester gives this material an excellent smoothness. Easy to handle, its uniform surface minimizes trauma. Its high strength and good knot security provide long-term wound support. Available in green and white.
Braided:
- Undyed (white)
- Dyed (green)
- Coated
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Plastic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Neurological Procedures
Qualities:
- Smooth
- Easy to handle
- Good knot security
Sharpoint™ Plus Specialties
Procedural Areas
Available in a range of sizes and configurations, our products are designed to deliver the reliable performance you need to ensure optimal outcomes no matter the specialty or procedure.
To view procedural areas available for products other than Sharpoint™ Plus, please see all procedural areas.
