UHMWPE Sutures & UHMWPE-Tapes
Sutures for orthopaedic soft tissue and ligament repair combined with the Vetlig UHMWPE Tapes making for the strongest of repairs. Use with buttons or titanium screws for fixation. Can be cut with a scalpel and they are pliable to use. Starting at 750 newtons for the single tape strength.
Extra Tape with Cortical Button Fixation
Ligament repair with a cortical button fixation, 850 Newtons strength, UHMWPE, pre threaded, use for hip subluxation and extra capsular CCL repair on small cats and dogs. Use standard operating technique, can be used with titanium interference screws or peek screws. 2mm drill tunnel needed.
Buttons
Titanium buttons used for bone fixation with sutures or ligaments, 5 different designs and sizes.
Also suitable for equine wind surgery.
Novatape Double Thread & Button
The new Novatape double thread with button
2.4 mm wide, 60 cm long, use with or without button or screw, can be tied securely, cut with scalpel. Low abrasion.
Suture Tape
Suture Characteristics
- Medical Grade UHMWPE
- Strong abrasion resistance
- Good visibility and easier handling
- High knot security
UHMWPE Suture Tape
- Medical Grade UHMWPE
- Strong abrasion resistance
- Good visibility and easier handling
- High knot security
Suture Characteristics
- Medical Grade UHMWPE
- Strong abrasion resistance
- Good visibility and easier handling
- High knot security
UHMWPE Suture Tape
- Medical Grade UHMWPE
- Strong abrasion resistance
- Good visibility and easier handling
- High knot security
Frequently Asked Questions
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96cm long
770 N strength
2mm drill tunnels
Yes: the tape can also be used with titanium or peek screws
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