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 # PB-6713K
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 SS-24
Needle 2 Code SS-24
Needle Length 8 mm
Needle Length Range 5.1 to 10 mm
Needle Shape 1/4 Circle
Needle Type Center Point Spatula Needle
Number of Needles Double-Armed
On_Allocation N
Supplier_ID 487778
Suture Color Blue
Suture Length 12 Inch
Suture Length Range 10.1 to 20 in
Suture Material Polybutester
Suture Material Range Dyed Synthetic
Suture Size Size 6 - 0
Suture Type Monofilament
UNSPSC Code 42312201
