ALCASAFE® / ALCADINONE® (PDO) BARBED SUTURE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Has microscopic etching which allows self-anchoring without the need of knots.
The monofilament, synthetic material hydrolyzes within 180 days and tissue tension is maintained for about a month.
Provides less blood loss during the surgery.
Less surgical difficulty.
Given its monofilament structure, reduces the local inflammation and risk of infection.
Barb Span & USP/METRIC Range
| Size | Distance (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USP Size | EP (Gauge No.) | Minimum average value | Maximum average value |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 0.360 | 0.440 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 0.410 | 0.490 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 0.460 | 0.540 |
| 0(1-0) | 3.5 | 0.510 | 0.590 |
| 1 | 4 | 0.560 | 0.640 |
| 2 | 5 | 0.610 | 0.690 |
| USP | METRIC |
|---|---|
| USP 2 | Metric 5 |
| USP 1 | Metric 4 |
| USP 0 | Metric 3.5 |
| USP 2/0 | Metric 3 |
| USP 3/0 | Metric 2 |
| USP 4/0 | Metric 1.5 |
