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A quick reference of the anatomy of the human eye.

UltraPlug™ is inserted into the punctal opening to block tear drainage through the canaliculus.

Endothelium Insertion System for DSEK / DSAEK

Redefines sharpness and efficiency with a trephine program for penetrating keratoplasty.

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High-quality, consistently sharp needles.

Learn about the terminologies, specifications, sizes, angles, of the ophthalmic needles.

A quick reference of suture codes compared with industry standards

Read about the high quality materials used to manufacture Sharpoint™ sutures.

The Industry Material Guide Chart shows leading manufacturers' material names and description

Sharpoint's Line of Absorbable Sutures

Natural Absorbable Gut Sutures

Coated, Braided Synthetic Absorbable Sutures

Sharpoint's Line of Non-Absorbable Sutures

Non-Absorbable, Monofilament Nylon Sutures

Non-Absorbable, Coated/Braided Silk Sutures

Non-Absorbable, Monofilament Sutures

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PolySyn™ (PGA)

Sutures Home / Needle Guide / Materials Guide / Industry Materials Reference
Absorbable Sutures

Plain Gut

Chromic Gut

PolySyn™/PGA

Non-Absorbable Sutures

Nylon

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Polypropylene

PolySyn™/Polyglycolic Acid (glycolic acid) The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks. Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament.		Vicryl™ * Polysorb™/Dexon™ **
Braided Undyed (clear) Dyed (violet) Monofilament Undyed (clear) Dyed (violet) Coated & Uncoated	In vivo strength retention: 50% at 2 weeks 20% at 3 weeks	Mass Absorption: Essentially complete between 50 and 90 days

* Comparable Ethicon™ material

** Comparable Syneture™ material

Sutures Home / Needle Guide / Materials Guide / Industry Materials Reference
Absorbable Sutures

Plain Gut

Chromic Gut

PolySyn™/PGA

Non-Absorbable Sutures

Nylon

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