Force Fiber® Ultra-High Molecular Weight Surgical Suture

Force Fiber surgical suture — another innovation from Teleflex Medical OEM — is specially engineered to deliver the outstanding performance required to meet the demands of cardiovascular and orthopedic surgery procedures.

Unique Construction, Unique Performance

Deknatel® Force Fiber represents a major advance in surgical sutures. This remarkable suture is prepared from an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material that is incredibly strong and durable. Yet for all its strength, Force Fiber exhibits a flexibility and pliability that makes it easy to work with in the surgical suite. The suture is nonabrasive and has a silk-like feel that is gentle on tissue and gloves.

But the specialty material is only part of the story. Force Fiber incorporates a proprietary Deknatel® braid configuration, developed by Teleflex Medical OEM, which enhances the suture’s performance and handling characteristics.

Grips Tight, Holds Right

Take a closer look at Force Fiber, and you will immediately notice it is flatter than most polyester and polyblend sutures. Force Fiber’s unique profile allows smaller knots and for each successive knot to better lock up against the last. For the surgeon, this translates to outstanding knot security with precise knot placement and a smooth tie down.

Proven to be Strong

Force Fiber suture was tested against polyblend suture of comparable size and indication. The scientific study indicates Force Fiber suture significantly outperforms selected competitive products for straight tensile and knot tensile strength.

Enhanced Visibility in the Surgical Field

Force Fiber is available in white (undyed) and in white/blue or white/black cobraids that are well-suited for multi-strand procedures. The color marker strand in the suture braid allows for easier visualization from surrounding tissue, identification, sizing, and motion detection.

Customization Is Our Specialty

Force Fiber can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product. As a valued-added service to our private-label partners, Teleflex Medical OEM’s 510(k)s and CE certification can be referenced when submitting regulatory applications for your devices.

Indications

• Force Fiber is cleared by the FDA for approximation and/or ligation of soft tissue, including use in cardiovascular surgeries and the use of allograft tissue for orthopedic procedures.
• Force Fiber is cleared for USA marketing under multiple 510(K)s as a class II device. The suture is also CE marked for orthopedic indications as a class IIb device for distribution in the European Union.

Configurations

• Nonsterile: 500 yard spools or as cut lengths
• Sterile: cut length and private label
• Cut lengths with or without tipping
      • Sterile private label
      • Bulk nonsterile
• Cut lengths with attached needles
      • Sterile private label
      • Bulk nonsterile
• Preloaded in assembled medical devices

Force Fiber and Needle Combinations

Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then Teleflex Medical OEM will manufacture, sterilize, package and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way.