GORE-TEX® Suture - 1/2 Circle 22mm Th-22 x 12 CLEARANCE ITEM EXPIRY DATE:12/2026 Suture choice plays an important part in achieving an optimal soft tissue approximation, particularly where reduced capsule formation, inflammation and suture hole leakage are key considerations. GORE-TEX® Suture, is a unique, microporous, nonabsorbable monofilament made of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), the same proven material used in other Gore Medical Products. This unique material offers the benefits of both monofilament and multifilament sutures with the excellent material properties of PTFE including: Soft and supple for excellent handling and minimizing the irritation caused by knots No out of package memory Available 1:1 needle to thread ratio to minimize needle hole bleeding at anastomoses White color is highly visible in the surgical field Minimal biological tissue response with cellular ingrowth Easy to use packaging is industry best Common applications include but are not limited to: Anastomosis of vascular grafts for vascular access Anastomosis of vascular grafts for peripheral vascular disease Anastomosis of aorto-bifemoral vascular grafts Chordae Tendineae repair and replacement in Mitral Valve repair Carotid Endarterectomy Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair Open ventral hernia repair