Evaluation: Medtronic Biosyn and Caprosyn—Short/Mid-Term Absorbable, Synthetic, Monofilament Sutures
July 19, 2017 | Evaluations & Guidance
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- These sutures are used to join together the opposing edges of a wound or incision. Typical uses:
- Biosyn—mid-term
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Caprosyn—short-term
- Plastic surgery
- Subcuticular skin closure
- OB-GYN
- Urology
- Ear, nose, and throat
- Biosyn—mid-term
- Major product components: a) Synthetic thread of varying lengths and diameters that holds wound or incision edges together for healing purposes.