Powertex^® | Round suture loaded with a curved needle

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Powertex^® is a suture loaded with needle used to suture and reinforce the grafts in ACL reconstructions.
 

Material

UHWMPE sutures
Size USP #2 (meets USP except for diameter) - Lg 90cm, Powertex^® sutures are incredibly strong latest-generation sutures, made of UHWMPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene). SUTURE BRAID exist in BLUE and WHITE/BLACK.

 

Advantages

• High Strengh
• Ultra High Molecular Weight
• PolyEthylene (UHMWPE)
• Semicircular needle

Diameter: USP #2 
Lengh: 90cm
Straight Pull Tensile > 250N
Knot Tensile > 150N

 

 

Read carefully the instructions for use that comes with the medical device or labeling provided to medical professionals. Class IIb device. Manufacturer: SBM, 65100 Lourdes, France.

Updated: april 2025