Achill tendon repair sutures versus

 

Ethibond

Ethicon ETHIBOND is a multifilament braided suture for easy handling and secure knot tying. ETHIBOND is coated with polybutylene for smooth tie-down and easy passage through tissue. The coating which acts as a lubricant to mechanically improve the physical properties of the uncoated suture by improving handling qualities as contrasted to the braided, uncoated fibre. The suture is synthetic for minimal tissue reaction.

FiberWire was the first high strength suture on the market and continues to be preferred by orthopaedic surgeons around the world. multi-filament core braided jacket SutureBridgeTM Double Row Rotator Cuff Repair #2 FiberWire Ordering Information AR-7200 #2 FiberWire, 38 inches (blue) w/Tapered Needle, 26.5 mm 1/2 circle, qty. 12 AR-7201 #2 FiberWire, 38 inches, 2 strands (1 blue, 1 TigerWire), sterile, qty. 12 AR-7202 #2 FiberWire, 38 inches (blue) w/Reverse Cutting Needle, 36.6 mm 1/2 circle, qty. 12 AR-7209 #2 FiberStick, #2 FiberWire, 50 inches (blue) one end stiffened, 12 inches, sterile, qty. 5 FiberWire is available in other sizes, configurations and is preloaded on Arthrex suture anchors. The novel structure of FiberWire offers a (UHMWPE) core that provides its superior strength and a coated braided jacket that improves its tying characteristics and protects it from abrasion. Arthrex continues to develop new innovative products with FiberWire. FiberWire consistently provides optimal knot strength, loop security, abrasion resistance, and minimal elongation to support these new products, which improves surgical outcomes.