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DemeTech
DemeTECH Corporation is a world renowned leader in surgical sutures, mesh and bone wax. DemeTECH strives to enhance doctor-patient relationships through hard work, dedication, and a commitment to the pursuance of cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Surgical Sutures
- ABSORBABLE
DemeCAPRONE Poliglecaprone Suture
DemeTech’s fast absorbing Poliglecaprone 25 is made of a synthetic absorbable monofilament composed of glycolide and e-caprolactone copolymer (PGCL). DemeTech’s Poliglecaprone 25 is available in either violet or colorless.
DemeCAPRONE (Poliglecaprone 25) is a synthetic monofilament absorbable suture composed of Poly (glycolide-e-caprolactone) copolymer (PGCL) and is supplied violet and colorless.
- Available in sizes 2 through 6/0
- Very high tensile strength initially.
- Excellent handling properties and high pliability.
- Very low incidence of infection and trauma.
- Smooth tissue passage.
- Reliable absorption.
- High in vivo strength retention.
- NON-ABSORBABLE
DemeLON, Nylon Monofilament Suture
DemeTECH’s Nonabsorbable Nylon Suture is made from long-chain aliphatic polymers, specifically Nylon 6. It is nonabsorbable and can be either monofilament or multifilament. The suture is available in black and blue colors, dyed with FDA-approved dyes. It comes with various attached needle options, including curved and straight types in different lengths and gauges. This suture meets all U.S. Pharmacopeia standards for nonabsorbable polyamide surgical sutures.
DemeTech’s Nylon suture is a non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture made from the long chain aliphatic polymer, Nylon 6.6.
• Structure: The suture is composed of tightly braided filaments, which enhance its durability and resilience.
• Ease of Use: Its low frictional coefficient ensures easy passage through tissues, minimizing tissue trauma during suturing.
• Tissue Reaction: The suture induces minimal tissue reactivity, ensuring that post-operative complications related to suture material are reduced.
• Coating: The suture is coated, which not only improves its handling for surgeons but may also reduce tissue drag.
• Elasticity: DemeTech’s Nylon suture boasts excellent elasticity, allowing it to adapt to the movements and changes in the tissue without causing undue tension or stress.
• Applications: It is especially recommended for skin closures due to its properties, ensuring wounds remain closed and heal with minimal scarring.
• Tissue Reaction: The suture results in a minimal acute inflammatory reaction, ensuring reduced post-operative complications related to suture material.
• Absorption & Tensile Strength: While the suture itself isn’t absorbed by the body, there is a progressive hydrolysis of the nylon material when inside the body. This hydrolysis can lead to a gradual decrease in the suture’s tensile strength, losing up to 20% annually.
• Variety: The suture is versatile and available in multiple sizes to cater to diverse surgical needs. It can be either monofilament, which is a single thread-like structure, or multifilament, which consists of multiple intertwined threads.
• Packaging & Sterilization: The suture is provided in a sterile condition. It comes in pre-cut lengths, with options that are non-needled and some that are attached to various types of needles. They are typically packaged in boxes containing a dozen sutures.
- NON-ABSORBABLE
DemeSILK Silk Suture
DemeTECH’s Silk Nonabsorbable Suture is a sterile surgical thread made from fibroin, an organic protein sourced from the domesticated Bombyx mori species. It can be braided and is available with or without attached needles, in various lengths and needle types. This suture complies with all U.S. Pharmacopeia standards for Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures.
Composition and Origin
- Material: DemeTech's Silk suture is made from fibroin, an organic protein.
- Source: The raw material for silk is derived from the cocoon produced by the silkworm larva.
• Natural Waxes and Gums: Before being used for sutures, the natural waxes and gums of silk are removed. This process ensures a tight, compact braid, enhancing the suture’s quality.
• Visibility: The silk suture is dyed black to enhance its visibility during surgical procedures.
• Nature: DemeTech’s Silk suture is non-absorbable and multifilament, which means it is made of multiple threads twisted together.
• Inflammatory Reaction: Being a natural fiber, silk does initiate an acute inflammatory reaction when placed in tissue.
• Encapsulation: Post the inflammatory response, the suture gets gradually encapsulated by fibrous connective tissue, typically within 14-21 days.
• Tensile Strength: Although classified as non-absorbable, the suture experiences a progressive degradation over time. Most of its tensile strength diminishes within the first year of placement.
• Natural Origin: The suture’s base, silk, comes from a natural source, making it distinct from synthetic suture materials.
• Processing: The removal of natural waxes and gums is a critical step in preparing the suture, ensuring its quality and functionality.
• Tissue Response: Being organic, silk sutures do elicit a tissue response, which is a factor to consider during its application.
- ABSORBABLE
DemeSORB Polyglycolic Acid Suture
DemeTECH’s Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) suture is a sterile, synthetic absorbable suture made entirely of glycolide with the chemical formula (C2H2O2)n. Clinical results reveal that it retains 84% of its strength after two weeks and 23% after four weeks. Furthermore, it exhibits minimal tissue reactivity and is nonantigenic during absorption.
Composition and Characteristics
- Material: DemeTech's Polyglycolic Acid suture is a synthetic, absorbable, sterile surgical suture, made entirely of glycolide.
- Chemical Formula: The molecular structure of DemeTech's PGA is represented by (C2H2O2)n.
- Available Colors: The sutures come in two shades: violet and colorless.
• Two Weeks Post-implantation: Clinical trials indicate that after a fortnight, DemeTech’s PGA retains about 84% of its original tensile strength.
• Four Weeks Post-implantation: A month after implantation, the suture retains approximately 23% of its linear tensile strength.
• DemeTech’s Polyglycolic Acid Suture is nonantigenic. This means it doesn’t stimulate an immune response when introduced into the body.
• The suture induces only a mild tissue reaction during the absorption process, making it suitable for patients with sensitivities.
• PGA Composition: Polyglycolic Acid, commonly known as PGA, consists of polymers derived from glycolide acids.
• Coated for Performance: DemeTech’s PGA sutures are coated, ensuring a smoother passage through tissues. This minimizes drag, which can cause tissue damage or discomfort.
• Easy Tissue Passage: The coating ensures that the suture glides through tissue without causing unnecessary trauma.
• Precise Knot Placement: Surgeons can place knots with precision, ensuring secure wound closure.
• Smooth Tie Down: The suture ties down smoothly, ensuring that knots are flat and don’t protrude, which can be uncomfortable for patients.
• Enhanced Tensile Strength: The coating provides an additional layer of protection, enhancing the suture’s tensile strength.
• Minimal Tissue Irritation: The coating ensures that the suture doesn’t aggravate or irritate the surrounding tissue.
- NON-ABSORBABLE
DemeTECH PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene Suture
DemeTECH’s PTFE Suture is a monofilament, synthetic, non-absorbable surgical thread made from high-density polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Presented in its natural undyed state (white), the suture is free from coatings, dyes, or additives. It is MRI safe. While DemeTECH’s PTFE suture adheres to all U.S. Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.) standards for Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, it deviates in terms of diameter.
Tissue Reaction:
PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) suture is known to cause a minimal reaction in tissues, based on clinical trials. This ensures reduced complications post-operatively related to suture material.
• The PTFE suture is not absorbed by the body.
• No significant change in its tensile strength retention is observed when placed inside the body. This means the suture remains durable and maintains its integrity over time.
• Variety: The DemeTECH PTFE Suture is available in multiple sizes, catering to diverse surgical needs.
• Sterilization & Packaging: The suture is provided in a sterile condition to ensure patient safety.
• Delivery: It comes in pre-cut lengths, both with and without needles attached. The attached needles can be of various types, both straight and curved, to suit different surgical procedures.