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  2. Ethicon - Wikipedia

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    [7] In 2009, Ethicon acquired breast implant maker Mentor, [8] [9] and in 2010 it acquired ear, nose and throat technology company Acclarent. [10] In 2016, Ethicon acquired NeuWave Medical. [11] In 2013, J&J merged Ethicon Endo-Surgery back into Ethicon. [6] As of September 10, 2024, Ethicon began operating under the name Johnson & Johnson ...

  3. Wound closure strip - Wikipedia

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    Like wound closure strips, butterfly closures do not require a medical professional to apply and can result in improved cosmetic outcomes for small wounds, compared to surgical sutures. Waterproof closure strips: Steri-Strips are paper-based, so durability and usage can be compromised if they get wet, requiring dryness and precision.

  4. Surgical suture - Wikipedia

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    Jenkin's rule was the first research result in this area, showing that the then-typical use of a suture-length to wound-length ratio of 2:1 increased the risk of a burst wound, and suggesting a SL:WL ratio of 4:1 or more in abdominal wounds. [19] [20] A later study suggested 6:1 as the optimal ratio in abdominal closure. [21]

  5. Suture materials comparison chart - Wikipedia

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    Strength retention for at least 7 days. Maintains strength for 10–14 days [2] 84% at 2 weeks, 23% at 4 weeks [2] 80% at 2 weeks, 44% at 8 weeks. Complete absorption within 200 days [2] Structure: Multifilament: Multifilament: Braided: Monofilament Origin: Bovine serosa surface finish. Made by twisting together strands of purified collagen ...

  6. Surgical staple - Wikipedia

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    Surgical staples are specialized staples used in surgery in place of sutures to close skin wounds or to resect and/or connect parts of an organ (e.g. bowels, stomach or lungs). The use of staples over sutures reduces the local inflammatory response, width of the wound, and time it takes to close a defect. [1]

  7. Instruments used in general surgery - Wikipedia

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    Surgical elevator: Surgical hook Retractor Surgical blade #15: Used to cut vessels or make small incisions Surgical mesh: Accessories and implants Surgical needle: Accessories and implants Surgical sponge: GIA stapler: Used to make a gastrointestinal anastamosis Linear stapler Surgical tray Suture: Tongue depressor: Tonsillotome Towel clamp ...

  8. Vicryl - Wikipedia

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    Vicryl (polyglactin 910) is an absorbable, synthetic, usually braided suture, manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. A monofilament version is also made for use in ophthalmic practice. It is indicated for soft tissue approximation and ligation.

  9. Catgut suture - Wikipedia

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    Catgut suture is a type of surgical suture made of twisted strands of purified collagen taken from the small intestine of domesticated ruminants or beef tendon. It is naturally degraded by the body's own proteolytic enzymes. Full tensile strength remains for at least 7 days, and absorption is complete by 90 days. This eventual disintegration ...

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