For over 50 years, Peters Surgical has manufactured and distributed suture portfolios designed to meet users’ needs during the various stages of major surgical procedures:
Absorbable Sutures
A complete range of Absorbable Sutures, intended to be used in general surgery: 2 braids with rapid (Optime® R) or medium (Optime®) absorption time and 2 monofilaments with medium (Advantime®) or slow (Monotime®) absorption time.
Non-Absorbable Sutures
A versatile portfolio of Non-Absorbable Sutures designed for tissue approximation and/or ligation, during cardiac and vascular surgery (Corolene®, Premio®, Cardioxyl®, Cardioflon® Evolution, Cardionyl®, Acier), ophthalmic surgery (Polypropylen, Nylon, Silk) or general surgery (Filapeau®, Polytresse®, Silk) in particular.
Needles
A wide choice of needles, made of stainless steel with an alloy from the 300 series allowing adaptation to all types of tissues
Self-Locking Barbed Sutures
Darvin Loc Self-Locking Barbed Sutures indicated for various surgical procedures where the overlock technique is required in open, laparoscopic and/or robotic surgery: general, bariatric, gynecological, urological, plastic and orthopedic surgery.
TiTack™ Titanium Tacker
TiTackTM Titanium Tacker is for fixation of prosthetic material to soft tissue, which contains 5 to 30 helical tacks. The tack is made of Ti6Al4V ELi, comply with the requirements of ASTM F136.
The diameter of the tack is approximate 4 mm(d) and the length is approximate 3.8 mm(h). The diameter of the shaft is approximate 5 mm(D), it can be introduced through 5 mm or larger trocar. The total length of the shaft is 360 mm (L) for the L type device.
TiTackTM Titanium Tacker is sterile and single use.
DegraTack™ Absorbable Tacker
DegraTack™ Absorbable Tacker consists of a fire device and absorbable tacks. The fire device is composed of a trigger, a handle and a shaft tube. The trigger and the handle is made of plastic, and the shaft tube is made of stainless steel. The absorbable tack is made by poly(L-lactide-co-glyclide) (abbreviated as PLGA).
DegraTack™ Absorbable Tacker is a cutting-edge absorbable tacker designed to redefine hernia repair procedures. With its advanced features and patient-focused benefits, DegraTack offers a reliable and efficient solution for mesh fixation in both laparoscopic and open surgery techniques.
Advanced Material
Crafted from absorbable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), DegraTack reduces foreign body residue, promoting natural healing processes.
Innovative Design
- 5 mm "Wing": Effectively fixes macroporous meshes, ensuring secure placement. - Blunt Tail: Enhances safety for both surgeons and patients. - One-Hand Operation: Simplifies the surgical process, providing precise and efficient fixation.
Absorption Timeline
- Remains intact for 4–5 months, ensuring stability during the critical healing phase. - Fully absorbed within 12 months, leaving no permanent traces in the body.
Versatile Options
- Laparoscopic Model: Features a 36 cm shaft with 5–30 absorbable tacks. - Open Surgery Model: Features a 21.5 cm shaft, also available with 5–30 absorbable tacks.
