SUTURE MATERIALS

Question 1

INFORMATION ON PACKAGE

Answer 1

-size

-needle

-absorbability

etc

Question 2

package

Answer 2

Question 3

Relevant information generally on the package

Answer 3

1. 5-0 USP suture size ; 0,1mm > bigger than 0 (0,35mm)
2. Coated Vicryl: Brand name material
3. Needle code: needle length, needle type (conventional cutting=regular cutting), needle shape ex. 3/8 c ; 8/8 hole, 4/8 half; c-shape
   > 13mm > size of needle (length)
4. Image of the needle
5. Lot (batch number) and expiration date
6. Suture material ; ex. undyed braided