Guide to Deknatel® Brand Sutures from Teleflex Medical OEM
We Have Virtually Every Need Covered
Since the 1950s, the Deknatel® brand has been recognized across the world for our comprehensive portfolio of sutures that is second to none. We offer absorbable and non-absorbable suture varieties in both monofilaments and our proprietary braids. Does your project require a special coating, radiopacifier, specialty needle, or other customization? Our product development team will work closely with you to create the unique closure system that meets the needs of your application.
| Brand | Material | Color | Construction | USP Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force Fiber® | Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene |
White Blue/White Black/White |
Braid Cobraid w/blue polypropylene Cobraid w/black nylon 6,6 |
5 through 5-0; 2 mm tape 5 through 5-0 5 through 5-0 |
| Cottony™ II | Polyester (PET) |
White or Green Green/White |
Braid* Cobraid |
9 through 8-0; 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes 2 through 4-0 |
| Polydek® | Polyester (PET) w/moderate PTFE coating |
White or Green Green/White |
Braid* Cobraid |
9 through 8-0; 1, 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes 2 through 4-0 |
| Tevdek® | Polyester (PET) w/heavy PTFE coating |
White or Green Green/White |
Braid* Cobraid |
9 through 8-0; 1, 2, 3, and 5 mm tapes 2 through 4-0 |
| Silk | Silk | Black or White | Braid | 5 through 7-0 |
| Deklene® II | Polypropylene (PP) | Blue or Clear | Monofilament | 2 through 9-0 |
| Nylon | Nylon 6,6 | Black, Green, or Clear | Monofilament | 2 through 8-0 |
*Please note: Size 8-0 polyester suture is twisted.
| Brand | Material | Color | Construction | USP Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondek® | Polyglycolic acid (PGA) w/ polycaprolactone glycerylmonostearate coating | Green | Braid | 2 through 8-0 |
| Bondek® Plus | Polyglycolic acid (PGA) w/ polycaprolactone copolyglycolic acid coating | Violet or Beige | Braid | 2 through 8-0 |
| Monodek® | Polydioxanone (PDO) | Violet | Monofilament | 0 through 6-0 |