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Ophthalmic surgery

Needs of Ophthalmic Sutures

Surgeons are looking for specific properties to ophthalmic surgery:

  • Uncoated thread and needle for better suture control
  • Fine suture sizes to adapt to ocular muscles, conjunctiva, sclera or cornea

Non-absorbable sutures are used when it is necessary to leave the suture in place.

 

Peters Surgical non-absorbable sutures suitable for ophthalmic procedures

  • Nylon (polyamide monofilament)
  • Polypropylen (polypropylene monofilament)
  • Silk (silk braid)

Our products

Nylon

  • Composition : Extruded monofilament of polyamide 6.6, black
  • Indications : ophthalmic surgery

Class IIb medical device intended for professional surgical use – CE 0459 GMED – Manufacturer: Peters Surgical – Read the instructions carefully before use.

Polypropylen

  • Composition : Extruded monofilament of polypropylen, blue
  • Indications : ophthalmic surgery

Class IIb medical device intended for professional surgical use – CE 0459 GMED – Manufacturer: Peters Surgical – Read the instructions carefully before use.

Silk

  • Composition : Made of spun of the silk worm, waxed multifilament, black
  • Indications : ophthalmic surgery

Class IIb medical device intended for professional surgical use – CE 0459 GMED – Manufacturer: Peters Surgical – Read the instructions carefully before use.