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Explanations Needle Code/Packing specifications 5
Pledgets 16
D RT X 18 XB 3/8-circle, round body, trocar point, extra strong, needle length 18 mm, Premium ContrastNeedle
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Explanation
1) Curvature 3) Thickness
Packaging
Specifications
standard box semi box long box long box sternum wire
Abbreviation st semi long long sw
Dimensions (lxwxh) in mm 139 x 115 x 63 130 x 54 x 61 334 x 80 x 56 560 x 76 x 38
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Topester is a true multi-talent strength and smooth handling features. capillary effect. Through its excellent
to fasten valve prosthesis in an Its surface structure allows optimal knot handling features when fetching
ideal way positioning while keeping the knots and handing the suture by the staff to
tight. Using a special silicone coating the surgeon Topester allows for optimal
Topester is a finely woven non-absor- it ensures a low friction passage surgery safety.
bable polyester suture with high tensile and eliminates practically the natural
Needle Needle illustration USP EP Number of Pledget Pledget Color Number of REF
Sutures per length/
metric type dispenser
dispenser card width/height (see p. 16-18) cards
x length in cm in mm per box
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Topester is specially designed to be Material:
used as a valve prosthesis suture. It is Polyester, polyfilament, silicone coated,
available in a variety of already attached non-absorbable, green or white
pledget formats.
Needle Needle illustration USP EP Number of Pledget Pledget Color Number of REF
Sutures per length/
metric type dispenser
dispenser card width/height (see p. 16-18) cards
x length in cm in mm per box
HR45
1 x HR45 2 5 1 x 75 green 36 st 828
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Secure suture seam for anastomosis are ideal features for use in cardiac and Premium ContrastNeedle featuring a
vascular surgery. Atraumatic needles dark surface and a special profile.
Toplene is a non-absorbable, mono- made from high-quality steel ensure (see p. 11)
filament polypropylene suture with a exceptional bending strength in all
smooth surface. Its high tensile strength common needle profiles. For application
and excellent tissue biocompatibility in calcified tissue Santec offers the
Needle Needle illustration USP EP Number of Pledget Pledget Color Number of REF
sutures per length/
metric type dispenser
dispenser card width/height (see p. 16-18) cards
x length in cm in mm per box
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The standard box size contains 36 units. Material:
If fewer units are required a smaller Polypropylene, monofilament,
box with only 12 units is available (semi non-absorbable, blue
box). To minimize the memory effect
Santec offers an optional efficient long
size format.
Needle Needle illustration USP EP Number of Pledget Pledget Color Number of REF
sutures per length/
metric type dispenser
dispenser card width/height (see p. 16-18) cards
x length in cm in mm per box
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Needle Needle illustration USP EP Number of Pledget Pledget Color Number of REF
sutures per length/
metric type dispenser
dispenser card width/height (see p. 16-18) cards
x length in cm in mm per box
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Premium ContrastNeedle
The Premium ContrastNeedle For anastomoses Premium ContrastNeed-
combines several compelling features les, size ranging from USP 8-0 to 3-0, are
for use in difficult surgery situations ideally applied in combination with Toplene
sutures which are coded using the letters
“XB”. The Premium ContrastNeedle program
is complimented by “ART”, an asymptotic
needle shape for special applications.
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Strong connection for bending strength and special sharpened are available for pediatric cardiac surgery.
sternum closure shape ensure optimal tissue penetration Topsteel sternum wires are packaged either
and stability. Use of titanium or poly- in a straight, stretched form in long boxes
Topsteel is a high-quality monofilament ester suture is recommended in cases or wound in standard boxes.
stainless steel or titanium wire, fixed of chromium or nickel intolerance. Other options upon request.
both with stainless steel needles. Their Sternum wires with smaller diameter
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Individual surgical suture sets for the suture materials is individually
optimal surgery procedures designed upon the client’s specific
application needs.
As a special service Santec offers its TopSet saves surgery preparation
complete suture portfolio in application time and eases handling during
based sets. The respective order of complex surgery situations.
Surgery Advantages
Purchasing Advantages
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Materials Overview
Chirasorb rapid Knitted sewing material of copolymer 90% Purple and natural
glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Chirlac rapid braided Braided suture from Polyglycolic acid - violet and natural
coated
Chirlac braided Braided suture from Polyglycolic acid - violet and natural
coated
Tervalon plus Braided suture from Polyester fiber, coated green, white
with PTFE
14 * These trade products are not available in all countries. Please contact us for availability.
Application Properties, Absorption
Designed for use in general surgery, gynecology, eye surgery, skin sewing, Absorbable, knitted, coated, synthetic, with high tensile strength, reduced capillary
muscle layers and ligation. effect, medium long absorption time. Absorption after 14 days 25%, 20 days 50%,
30 days 80%, 56-70 days 100%
Designed for skin sewing, pediatric surgery, episiotomy, circulitis, suture Absorbable, knitted, coated, synthetic, with high tensile strength, reduced capillary
mucosa oral and eye surgery for conjunctival suturing. effect, short absorption time. Absorption after 5 days 50%, after 14 days 100%
Designed for use in general surgery, gynecology, skin sewing, muscle layers and Absorbable, knitted, antibacterial coating, synthetic, with high tensile strength,
ligation. reduced capillary effect, moderate durability. Absorption after 14 days 25%, after
20 days 50%, after 30 days 85%, after 56-70 days 100%
Designed for use in general soft tissue approximation, urology, Monofilament with high tensile strength and excellent handling properties.
gynecology, plastic and gastrointestinal surgery. Monolac violet retains 7 days after implantation ca. 60% (natural ca. 50%) and
after 14 days ca. 30% (natural ca. 20%) of its original tensile strength.
Absorption is completed between 90 -120 days.
Closure of skin, particularly in pediatric surgery, gynecology (e.g. episiotomies), The thread is coated with an absorbable substance. This reduces the capillary
ophthalmic surgery (e.g. conjunctiva suturing) and for circumcision of oral mucosa. effect. High tensile strength. 5 days after implantation approximately 60% of its
original tensile strength remains. All of the original tensile strength is lost by
appr. 12 to 14 days post impl. Complete material absorption 30-40 days.
For use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, for the adaptation The thread with high tensile strength is coated with an absorbable substance. This
of muscles and fasciae, for suturing of parenchymal organs, peripheral nerves, reduces the capillary effect. 14 days after implantation appr. 75% of its original
for ligatures of small vessels and for intradermal suturing. tensile strength remains. 21 days after implantation appr. 50% of its original tensile
strength remains. Absorption is completed after 80-90 days.
For use in general soft tissue approximation. These sutures Monofilament with excellent knotting properties and high tensile strength.
are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable and 6 weeks post implantation the thread remains ca. 50% of its original tensile
extended wound support is desirable. strength. After 180-210 days it is completely absorbed.
In all surgical branches, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, traumatology (tendons), Physiological inert. Very smooth, best knotting properties. Easy to handle.
plastic and ophtalmologic surgery (optimal temporary easily removable suture). No capillary effect.
In all surgical branches, especially cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics,traumatology Smooth, nonporous surface. No capillary effect. Suited for stitches in infected
(tendons), plastic and ophtalmologic surgery (optimal temporary easily removable wounds.
suture).
Silon monofil is suitable for plastic and general surgery and whenever the skin is Very smooth, best knotting properties. Easy to handle. Loss of tensile strength
sutured. Depending on the site of implantation and wound condition, the skin after long time implantation.
suture is normally removed within 30 days.
Tervalon is applicable whenever non-absorbability and low friction passage through High tensile strength, well tolerated from the tissue. No capillary effect.
tissues are needed. It is useful in many applications including cardiovascular use.Tervalon Low friction
is suitable for permanent continuing suture and for long termed intradermal suture.
Special designed for cardiovascular surgery. The PTFE coating reduces dead space High tensile strength, no capillary effect and very low friction.
Silon/Orsilon braided is suitable for suturing skin, subcutaneous tissue, High tensile strength, safe knotting properties. Loss of tensile strength after long
transversely cut muscles, fascia, peritoneum, the organs of the time implantation.
gastrointestinal tract and blood vessels ligation.
Silk braided is suitable for suturing skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, Hydrophobe coated with no capillary effect. Loss of tensile strength after long time
peritoneum and the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. implantation.
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Secure Support for fragile tissues have excellent tissue tolerability. To Pledgets are available as PTFE felt (soft
ensure the applicability for the most or hard) and ePTFE membrane.
Pledgets protect the tissue from common tissue types and operation Several models feature ready-made
rupturing or friction caused by sutures. needs, the pledgets are available sutures. In addition to the standard product
Santec offers pledgets which are in three formats (oval, rectangular line Santec also manufactures pledget
usable in a multifunctional way and or circular). formats according to client specifications.
Size in mm Shape Quality Type Preperforated Number of Pledgets Number of pouches REF
per pouch per box
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Size in mm Shape Quality Type Preperforated Number of Pledgets Number of pouches REF
per pouch per box
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Size in mm Shape Quality Type Preperforated Number of Pledgets Number of pouches REF
per pouch per box
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Highest reliability for chordae The Chordae Loop is a non-absorbable The 4-loop-pledget is directly sutured onto
replacement or reconstruction at implant for chordae repair/replacement the papillary muscle using a second pledget
the mitral valve used for mitral valve reconstruction. The as a support. The loops are attached to the
pre-assembled implant enables utmost valvular leaflets with head seams.
safety based on a total control of the
loop strength.
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AMT Silicone Sheeting**
Temporary thorax seal with inert sheeting
to reduce the risk of infection
Benefits
- sterile sheeting with high tear resistance, permeable to gas
- easy to remove with minimum trauma, as the material has practically no
reaction with body tissues or fluids
Handling
- to be applied on the thorax, for external use for up to 30 days
- can be cut to the required size
- if required, sheetings reinforced with polyester fibres can be affixed
using suture material
Product specification
Size Pcs per
Product description in mm box REF
Silicone sheeting without reinforcement 55 x 75 x 0,5 10 AMT 600-5*
Silicone sheeting without reinforcement 55 x 75 x 1,00 10 AMT 600-7*
Silicone sheeting with polyester reinforcement 80 x 100 x 0,75 5 AMT 901-2
Silicone sheeting with polyester reinforcement 150 x 200 x 0,38 2 AMT 801-1/1*
Silicone sheeting with polyester reinforcement 150 x 200 x 0,75 2 AMT 801-5*
Silicone sheeting with polyester reinforcement 200 x 250 x 0,75 2 AMT 901-5
Silicone sheeting with polyester reinforcement 200 x 300 x 0,75 2 AMT 901-10
20 * These trade products are not available in all countries. Please contact us for availability.
** Trade products
Tissue-protective clasping, Material:
compressing or strapping of vessels Polyester, flat woven band, uncoated,
non-absorbable, green or white, not
implantable
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Tube Segments
Individual tube assembly for various - vessel compression (tourniquet Other combinations, also containing other
surgical applications technique, see also p. 23) tubing material upon request.
- vessel marking or fixation (retraction
Santec offers tube segments for tube) Materials:
following applications: - fixation of objects (e.g. trocar) Silicone tubes with or without X-ray
marker strip (XMS), soft rubber tubes
(containing latex)
Internal diameter External diameter Segments per pouch Pouches per box REF
in mm in mm x length in mm
1.5 2.6 2 x 600 50 80229-1
2.0 3.5 8 x 200 50 80282
2.6 4.1 8 x 200 50 80225-2
4.0 6.0 4 x 20 50 80277
5.3 8.7 2 x 130 50 80230-2
Internal diameter External diameter Segments per pouch Pouches per box REF
in mm in mm x length in mm
1.5 3.0 1 x 200 50 80321
3.0 5.0 4 x 200 50 80247
4.0 6.0 1 x 200 50 80319
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Tourniquet Sets
Temporary vessel compression using Depending on the individual product, Materials:
perfectly matching components the user-friendly sets contain tubing Silicone tubes with or without X-ray
segments, Topester ligature or band, and marker strip (XMS), soft rubber tubes
matching thread snare. The sets can be (containing latex), polyester suture or
individually designed upon the client’s band, stainless steel thread snare
specific application needs.
Product description Content per single unit Units per box REF
Tourniquet Set 2 2 x silicone tube XMS 5.3 x 8.7 mm, 130 mm 50 81002
1 x Topester band green, uncoated, width 4 mm, 75 cm
1 x snare 19.4 cm
Tourniquet Set 3 2 x silicone tube 2.0 x 3.0 mm, 150 mm 12 81003
1 x snare 19.4 cm
Tourniquet Set 7 2 x silicone tube XMS 2.6 x 4.6 mm, 130 mm 12 81007
1 x snare 19.4 cm
Tourniquet Set 8 1 x soft rubber tube red 3.0 x 5.0 mm, 130 mm 12 81008
1 x snare 24 cm
Tourniquet Set 15 8 x soft rubber tube red 3.0 x 5.0 mm, 180 mm 25 81015
1 x snare 24 cm
Tourniquet Set 21 10 x silicone tube XMS 2.0 x 4.0 mm, 180 mm 50 81021
Pediatrics 1 x snare Premium mini 19.7 cm
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Großostheim
is located approx. 40 km
east of Frankfurt
Managing Director
Detlev-Sven Neumann
Customer Service
Bernadette Wießmann
Phone +49 6026 999203-0
info@santec-medical.de
Version 2018-01
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