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Suture Solutions

A portfolio of sutures, tapes and tools for the repair or reconstruction of soft tissue across a range of joints

A growing portfolio

For graft preparation in ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, labrum repair, rotator cuff repair and other sports medicine soft tissue applications, our growing portfolio of solutions includes:

Sutures: Designed to offer smooth passage, low graft disruption and versatility

Tapes: When a broader footprint is required and where tissue pull-through is a concern, our tapes are available in regular and mini variations

Tools: Accompanying instrumentation to support repair procedures, including suture managers, suture loops, soft tissues cinches and repair systems

Accessories: A wide range of supporting suture cutters, knot pushers and suture shuttles/passers

For the full range of options, along with sizing comparisons and ordering information please refer to the Suture Solutions brochure in the navigation bar.

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^*Testing performed in 2005.

^**Testing conducted on size 3, 4 and 5 Force Fiber Fusion^® Suture against comparable product in sterilised form. These tests may not be indicative of clinical performance. Testing was performed in 2017 upon sutures manufactured using the same braiding method, materials and equipment as MINITAPE Size 2 except on a differing yet representative size. Similar results expected.

^***As demonstrated in benchtop testing; p<0.05. For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.

Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.

MINITAPE Looped Suture and MINITAPE Suture on Needle manufactured by TELEFLEX^® Medical OEM, 3015 Carrington Mill Boulevard, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA.

X-WING^◊ Graft Preparation System is manufactured by Enztec™, 3/17 Print Place Middleton, Christchurch, 8024 New Zealand.

Citations

1. Smith+Nephew 206. Internal report. ITR-2928. Rev E.
2. Teleflex Product Claims Sheet 2021.
3. Smith+Nephew 2013. Internal report. 15001847 Rev A.
4. Maia Dias C, et al. J Exp Orthop. 2021;8(1):9.