ADVASTEEL Stainless Steel Suture are indicated for use in abdominal wound closure, intestinal anastomosis, hernia repair, sternal closure and for certain orthopaedic procedures including cerclage or tendon repair.
ADVASTEEL sutures is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to steel and/or its principal metallic components, chromium and nickel. Additionally, the presence of steel may interfere with certain radio diagnostics and its use is contraindicated where radio transparency of suture material is required.
ADVASTEEL stainless steel suture is not absorbed nor it is subjected to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes. Due to its relative biological inertness. It is recommended for overall use, It is used for permanent fixtures in sternum and orthopaedic effective as a pull-out suture as it lacks the adherence to tissues.
Suture Construction |
Suture Color |
Effective Tensile Strength Retention |
Mass Absoption* (days) |
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Monofilament |
Stainless Steel |
Permanent |
Non-Absorbable |