Medtronic Vascufil Monofilament Polybutester Sutures

Medtronic Vascufil Monofilament Polybutester Sutures are sterile, non-absorbable surgical sutures made from polybutester fiber and coated with Polytribolate, designed for durable soft tissue approximation and ligation. These sutures offer exceptional handling, memory, and knot security, making them ideal for cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and general surgical applications.

Overview

Constructed with a copolymer of butylene terephthalate and poly-teramethylene ether glycol, Vascufil sutures feature a smooth monofilament structure that minimizes tissue drag and resists fraying. The Polytribolate coating further enhances flexibility and handling, while the cross-linked fiber structure ensures long-term structural integrity—particularly beneficial for high-stress surgical environments.

Key Features

• Polybutester monofilament fiber: Maintains tensile strength and resists premature breakage in vivo
• Polytribolate coating: Improves knot run-down and reduces tissue drag for smoother administration
• Minimal memory and high pliability: Promotes easy handling and secure knot formation
• Fray-resistant design: Reduces suture wear and fiber separation during use
• Color consistency: Available in blue for high visibility in the surgical field
• Wide size range: Offered in USP sizes 7‑0 through 2‑0 to accommodate various procedures

Product Specifications

• Material: Polybutester copolymer (butylene terephthalate & poly-teramethylene ether glycol)
• Coating: Polytribolate (absorbable copolymer of caprolactone/glycolide/poloxamer 188)
• Suture type: Non-absorbable, sterile monofilament
• Sizes: USP 7‑0 to 2‑0
• Colors: Blue
• Needle options: Taper point and reverse-cutting configurations
• Length per suture: Common lengths include 24" (60 cm) and 30" (75 cm)
• Packaging: Typically boxed in 12 or 36 units per SKU
• Intended use: Single-patient, single-use only

Ideal For

• Cardiovascular and vascular anastomoses
• Ophthalmic and neurological tissue closures
• General soft tissue approximation and ligation
• Procedures requiring permanent, durable suture support
• Surgical environments where handling and knot security are critical