New device enables knotless soft tissue repair, offering a significant advance in wound closure since absorbable sutures

November 9, 2009

Covidien (NYSE: COV) announces the global rollout of the V-Loc™ absorbable wound closure device, featuring unidirectional barbed technology that enables surgeons to close dermal wounds quickly and securely without tying knots. According to the company, the V-Loc surgical device offers:

• A self-anchoring loop and barb combination that eliminates the need to tie knots, while distributing tension across the wound and facilitating the simultaneous closure of multiple layers. 
• The ability to increase closure time to 30 percent to 50 percent faster than with conventional suturing, as demonstrated by ex-vivo implant studies. 
• A decrease in closure time may reduce the time patients need to spend in the operating room, and with the absence of knots, knot-related complications are potentially reduced.
• Requires no change in standard techniques for dermal wound closure.
• The ability to be used in laparoscopic surgical procedures, where tying knots or stapling can be challenging. 
• Evenly spaced barbs throughout the device’s monofilament strand providing secure dermal wound closure. 
• Ideal use for plastic reconstructive, open and laparoscopic dermal wound closure procedures.

For more information, visit www.covidien.com/v-loc

 

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