Non-absorbable suture thread ORTHOTAPE®

orthopedic surgery

Low Profile. Broad Footprint. Ultra Strong, Yet Gentle. OrthoTape® Braid’s Performance Characteristics: Outstanding! Characteristics: OrthoTape® Braid is flatter than similar tapes on the market.** In fact, its profile is 40% thinner! The braid gently contours and lays flat against the surface. The braid will not pull through tissue or bone as easily as suture of similar size and composition. It is ideal for applications where tissue pull-through may be a concern. OrthoTape® Braid has a broad footprint for a uniform level of pressure over the surface area. The braid is stronger than suture of a similar size and material.** The braid has a silk-like feel that is gentle on tissue and gloves. Learn More! “Force Fiber® Suture/Force Fiber® OrthoTape® Braid” brochure, read online or download a PDF Construction: OrthoTape® Braid is prepared from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber that is strong, durable, and pliable. Braid can be customized with integrated complex constructs. For example, a strand can be split into “loops” or multiple, end branches. Learn More Sizes: Available in a variety of widths ranging from 1mm to 5mm. Colors and Patterns: Multiple color and pattern options allow easy identification during the procedure. White: Undyed UHMWPE Blue: Dyed UHMWPE White/Blue: Cobraid of undyed and blue UHMWPE White/Green: Cobraid of undyed UHMWPE and green polyester (PET)