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SMI

PTFE

Sutures & wound closure

PTFE is a non-absorbable, uncoated monofilament suture of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), white, manufactured by SMI. The SMI catalogue lists oral surgery among its areas of use. SMI indicates it for general soft-tissue approximation and/or ligation. SMI lists cardiovascular surgery and neurosurgery as contraindications. It is supplied 12 sutures per box in the sizes, needles and lengths of the SMI catalogue; contact Meditech for the size chart and current availability. SMI AG (St. Vith, Belgium) has manufactured surgical sutures since 1987 and exports to 120 countries. Meditech supplies the SMI range in Armenia.

SMI PTFE suture packaging, reference 21070116

Key features:
• Non-absorbable PTFE monofilament, white
• Uncoated
• Oral surgery among listed uses
• 12 sutures per box; sizes and needles as in the SMI catalogue

Technical Specs

Material / composition	Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Structure (mono/multifilament, braided, coating)	Monofilament of microscopically uniform diameter
Absorbable	No - non-absorbable, minimal tissue reaction
Tensile strength retention	Permanent (non-absorbable)
Mass absorption time	Not applicable - non-absorbable
Colour	White
USP / EP sizes available	Per SMI general catalogue (exact chart not published on site; request size chart from SMI/Meditech)
Needle types	Per SMI needle-type chart (not itemised on official product page)
Sterilization	Not stated on official SMI product page - not published; verify with SMI/Meditech