ATEX Technologies' Suture Capabilities
Sutures are essential in general surgery for tissue repair and approximation, as well as in stabilization, fixation, and minimally invasive device delivery. ATEX Technologies specializes in custom suture designs with precise physical and performance attributes to ensure optimal device performance.
Our suture manufacturing capabilities include:
Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities:
- USP Size Compliance: We have expertise in creating braids compliant with specific USP sizes to match surgical standards, from 12-0 to 5.
- RO Suture Capabilities: We offer high-quality, reliable sutures designed for applications that radio-opaque elements are needed.
- Suture Cleaning Technology: We utilize continuous ultrasonic washing for superior cleanliness and precision.
- Tipping Capability: We ensure smooth passage through tissue and optimal performance during procedures.
- Custom Needle Options: We provide tailored solutions with a range of needle configurations to meet unique procedural needs.
Construction Options:
- Monofilament and multifilament braided structures, tailored to meet the specific needs of surgical procedures.
- Advanced constructs include:
- Round
- Flat
- Round-flat-round
- Bifurcated
- Tri-axial
Product Formats:
- Available in cut lengths or spools, ensuring flexibility for various applications.
- Custom surgical needles can be attached, designed to meet precise performance and strength requirements.
Material Innovations:
- Incorporation of proprietary materials, including:
- UHMWPE
- In-house Extruded PET & Polypropylene
- LCP Fibers
- Engineered for optimized performance, including tensile strength, elongation, and surgical visibility.
- Ability to combine materials to achieve specific performance characteristics tailored to complex procedure
Suture Machine:
ATEX Technologies has also invested in a suture machine capable of automated swaging, tipping, destructive testing, and more. This allows ATEX to rapidly increase the production capabilities of swaged sutures. This machine is fully automated with production rates able to meet industry requirements and was custom-made specifically to help ATEX provide the best possible suture components it can.
Capabilities include:
- Inline diameter checks
- Knot detection
- Needle dimension verification
- Attachment strength test
- Destructive
- Non-destructive
- Much more
Don't hesitate to reach out to us to inquire further about our suture manufacturing capabilities!