Novafil nonabsorbable monofilament surgical sutures are composed of polybutester, a copolymer of butylene terephthalate and polytetramethylene ether glycol
Elongates elastically under load or tension when wound edema occurs and returns to its' original form when edema recedes
Suture is not affected by hydrolysis and therefore is less likely to adhere to tissue during re-operative procedures
Manufacturer # 8886445473
Brand Novafil™
Manufacturer Covidien
Country of Origin Unknown
Application Nonabsorbable Suture with Needle
Coating Uncoated
Is_Active_Vendor Y
Is_DSCSA N
Is_Discontinued N
Is_Medical_Device Y
Lot_Tracking_Flag N
Needle 1 Code GS -21
Needle Length 37 mm
Needle Length Range 20.1 to 40 mm
Needle Material Alloy Needle
Needle Shape 1/2 Circle
Needle Type Taper Point Needle
Number of Needles 1-Needle
On_Allocation N
Supplier_ID 487778
Suture Color Blue
Suture Length 18 Inch
Suture Length Range 10.1 to 20 in
Suture Material Polybutester
Suture Material Range Dyed Synthetic
Suture Size Size 1
Suture Type Monofilament
UNSPSC Code 42312201
