Sutures and Suture Assemblies:

Sutures are one of the most critical products used for tissue repair, stabilization and fixation, actuation and delivery, and even component assembly. They can be constructed in two primary formats: monofilaments and multifilament braids. The choice of which should be used is highly dependent upon the clinical application and surgery type. ATEX Technologies creates custom configurations that can achieve very specific performance and physical attributes necessary for the finished device to perform successfully throughout its designated lifespan. By leveraging our custom braiding technology, we are able to configure braids that cover the standard USP size range, and more. ATEX Technologies is also able to intermingle disparate materials to improve visibility of the material during surgery and to impart very specific handling and performance criteria. In particular, we are able to incorporate our proprietary UHMWPE and LCP fibers into braids along with our in-house extruded PET in ways that provide just the right tensile strength, elongation, surface characteristics and visibility. In addition to providing either cut or spooled length sutures, we can also attach your preferred needle creating suture assemblies that will also meet required needle attachment strength criteria. Sutures and braids can also play an important role in device delivery in minimally invasive surgeries.