SILK BRAIDED SUTURE

Instruction for useEN

Non-absorbable Surgical Suture With / Without Needle

Silk Braided Suture

Intended Purpose

Intended for general soft tissue suturing and/or ligation, but not for cardiovascular and neurological tissues.

Warning

1.Do not re-sterilize! Repeated sterilization can reduce the tensile strength of the suture material and lead to brittleness of the sterile packaging material, so that the sterility of the product can no longer be guaranteed.

2.For single use only. Do not reuse, reprocess or re-sterilize. Reuse, reprocessing or re-sterilization may compromise the structural integrity of the device and/ or  lead to device failure which, may result in patient injury or illness. 

3.Do not reuse or cross-use! This may result in device failure and increase the risk of post-operative infection.

4.Do not use if packaging is damaged! The product may be contaminated and its sterility cannot be guaranteed, which may lead to patient infection.

5.Do not use expired products! This may affect the performance of the product and increase the risk of post-operative infection.

6.Do not use rusty needles! The use of rusty needles may lead to fever and infection.

7.Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device, should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in  which the user and/or patient is established.

8.If people are known to be allergic to suture materials, do not use them.

Caution

◎ Users should be professionally trained and familiar with the surgical procedures and techniques associated with non-absorbable surgical sutures. 

◎ Be careful to avoid damage to the sutures during the procedure. Avoid holding or bending sutures with surgical instruments (e.g., forceps and needle holders). 

◎ To avoid damage to the needle tip and the needle thread connection, the needle must be held between one-third and one-half of the way from the end of the needle to the needle tip. 

◎ The product should be disposed of properly after use to avoid accidental needle stick injury or environmental pollution.

◎ Dispose in approved puncture-resistant sharps container according to facility protocol and all applicable state, regional, and/or local laws and regulations.

◎Keep in mind that suture needles are sharp instruments. Take proper precautions in handling suture needles so as not to injure yourself or others before,during,or after use. Seek proper training and instruction on use before handing.

◎ Avoid excessive use! If the needle becomes dull or breaks, dispose and replace the product.