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OsseoGuard® PTFE Suture
The Soft Monofilament
All OsseoGuard PTFE Sutures have 300 series stainless steel needles, the gold standard material for suture needles.
- Smooth Monofilament Rod
- Non-wicking monofilament construction
- Soft and comfortable for patients
Features & Benefits*
- 100% Medical Grade PTFE - Biologically inert
- Monofilament - Does not allow bacteria wicking into the surgical site
- Soft - Comfortable for patients
- Very low package memory - Excellent handling, knots securely
- Non-resorbable - Keeps the surgical site reliably closed
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