Polydioxanone Barbed Wound Closure Device

Dolphin Sutures manufactures Polydioxanone barbed suture, which is a knotless wound closure device, sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the poly (p-dioxanone).

The empirical formula of the polymer is (C4H6O3) n Polydioxanone polymer has been found to be non-antigenic, non pyrogenic and elicits only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. Polydioxanone sutures are dyed by adding D & C violet no 2 (Colour index number 60725) during polymerization.

The barbed design evenly distributes tension offering a unique combination of security and speed—increasing both efficiency and value. With barbs on its surface at an angle of 72 arranged in a spiral manner, the barbs are arranged in a unidirectional or bi directional manner.

Bi-directional is a double-armed suture. Barbs reverse direction at the mid-point of the suture. Uni-directional Barb is a single armed suture. The unidirectional barbs have a terminal loop. The suture is anchored using the adjustable loop at the apex of the wound.

Material	Polydioxanone
Coating	Uncoated
Colour	Violet
Absorption	Hydrolysis
Sizes	2-0,0,1
Tissue Reaction	Grade-1, Reactivity - Slight
Applications	Oncology, Geriatric, Gynaecology, Cosmetic surgery, Urology, Vaginal cuff closure after hysterectomy, Uro-Gynaecology surgery, myomectomy, Laparoscopy, Gastrointestinal.

Features
- Eliminates the risk of excess bleeding.
- Better cosmetic results.
- Wound closure is faster as the time is saved for knotting.
- Wound closure is easy for the surgeons than conventional sutures.
- Eliminates the risk of loss of haemoglobin and length of hospitalization hence enhancing patient comfort.
- Reduction of perioperative complications.
- Prevents leakage of gastric juices in esophagojejunostomies.
- Eliminates the chance of suture knot breakage.
- Eliminates the chance of slippage of knots.
- Eliminates necrosis due to higher tension of placement of knot.
- Eliminates inflammation which happens near a knot (Inflammation is positive related to the size of the knot).
- Reduction of cost during operation.
- Avoids the need of consistently monitoring the tension of the suture.
Advantages
- Less time to close the incision, as multiple layers (subcutaneous and dermis) can be closed together with 1 continuous running suture
- Less suture “spitting,” as there are no knots to be dissolved
- Minimal strangulation of tissue

Models

CODE NO.	NEEDLE PROFILE	NEEDLE LENGTH	SUTURE LENGTH	SUTURE SIZE	TYPE
DB 0145H	1/2 Circle Taper Point Heavy	37mm	45cm	1	Unidirectional with loop
DB 0130H	1/2 Circle Taper Point Heavy	37mm	45cm	1	Unidirectional with loop
DB 1045H	1/2 Circle Taper Point Heavy	37mm	45cm	0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 1030	1/2 Circle Taper Point	37mm	30cm	0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 1030H	1/2 Circle Taper Point Heavy	37mm	30cm	0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 1015	1/2 Circle Taper Point	37mm	15cm	0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 2045	1/2 Circle Taper Point	26mm	45cm	2-0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 2030	1/2 Circle Taper Point	26mm	30cm	2-0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 2015	1/2 Circle Taper Point	26mm	15cm	2-0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 3015	1/2 Circle Taper Point	26mm	15cm	2-0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 3030	1/2 Circle Taper Point	26mm	30cm	3-0	Unidirectional with loop
DB 0115X15 H	1/2 Circle Taper Point Heavy, Double needle	37mm	15+15cm	1	Bidirectional
DB 1015X15	1/2 Circle Taper Point, Double needle	37mm	15+15cm	0	Bidirectional
DB 0124x24 H	1/2 Circle Taper Point Heavy, Double needle	37mm	24+24cm	1	Bidirectional
DB 1024x24	1/2 Circle Taper Point, Double needle	37mm	24+24cm	0	Bidirectional

Packing
- Polydioxanone Barbed sutures are individually packed in a primary medical grade paper folder
- Individually packed sutures are then packed in a tear-open or peel-open aluminum foil, with less than 300ppm moisture
- Aluminum foils are further packed in a secondary medical grade paper pouch laminated with polyester laminated poly film
- Sutures are further packed in cartons made from premium 320 GSM Cyber XLPac in 12 suture pack
- Boxes are further laminated in tamper proof film to protect it from dirt/dust
- Further, the sutures are packed in an export worthy 7 ply master carton which can accommodate 100 boxes ( 70 x 30 x 30 cms) – weighing up to 9 to 10kg and 200 boxes ( 70 x 29 x 59 cms) – weighing up to 18kg
Usage
DESCRIPTION
Polydioxanone barbed suture is a knotless wound closure device sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the poly (pdioxanone).
The empirical formula of the polymer is (C4H6O3) n Polydioxanone polymer has been found to be nonantigenic, non pyrogenic and elicits only a slight tissue reaction during absorption.
Polydioxanone barbed suture sutures are available in range of gauge sizes and lengths, non needled or attached to stainless steel needles of varying types, sizes and shapes.
STERILITY
Polydioxanone barbed sutures are sterilized by ethylene oxide. Do not re – sterilize! Do not use if package is opened or damaged! Discard opened unused sutures.
STORAGE
Recommended storage condition is 10^oC-35°C, away from moisture and direct heat. Don’t use after expiry date.
DISPOSAL
Discard used sutures and needles contaminated with blood in the container meant infectious waste. Unused expired pouches should be incinerated.