Description
LOOK PolySyn Sutures A braided polyglycolic acid suture range that holds 50 percent of its strength at 14 days and 20 percent at 21 days. This page carries it in USP sizes 6-0 to 1, across 19 needle and length configurations that Surgical Specialties lists for the LOOK line. Each configuration is a genuine LOOK reference supplied in a box of 12, so reordering the exact strand and needle combination is a reference-number match.
- PolySyn Working Profile – The catalog rates this polyglycolic acid strand at 50 percent of its strength at 14 days and 20 percent at 21 days, and mass absorption is essentially complete between 50 and 90 days.
- Needle Strength Behind Every Pass – LOOK needles are forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy of iron, nickel and chromium, balanced for strength, ductility and hardness.
- 19 Configurations on One Page – Reverse Cutting, Taper Point, Precision Reverse Cutting needles in USP sizes 6-0 to 1 sit behind the options below, each with its own reference number.
- Box of 12 – Supplied 12 per box, and the price shown covers the full box as listed.
LOOK PolySyn Suture Range in USP sizes 6-0 to 1
The strand is polyglycolic acid, built as a braided suture, and the Surgical Specialties material guide rates it at 50 percent of its strength at 14 days and 20 percent at 21 days. On absorption, the same guide records that mass absorption is essentially complete between 50 and 90 days, which is the profile to plan removal and follow-up around. The catalog lists this material for skin closure, OB/Gyn, urology and gastrointestinal work, and the LOOK range answers that spread with 19 configurations in USP sizes 6-0 to 1. Needle choice drives much of the handling, and this page runs reverse cutting, taper point, precision reverse cutting needles across its lengths, each option labeled with its needle code and size. The range comes from one of the best known and most trusted suture brands on the market, and the manufacturer states its needles are made for consistent strength and durability through every pass.
Features and Benefits
Material Performance
- Documented Strength Profile – The manufacturer publishes the in vivo retention figures for PolySyn in its catalog material guide, so the working life is a specification, not an estimate.
- Braided Construction – Built braided in polyglycolic acid, the construction the catalog assigns to this material.
- Cross-Referenced Equivalent – The catalog cross-references this material to VICRYL (Ethicon), so switching a preference card is a documented match.
Needles and Configurations
- Reverse Cutting Needles – Reverse cutting needles carry a triangular point with the cutting edge on the outer curvature, the geometry the catalog assigns to skin closure and to ligamentous or fibrous tissue.
- Taper Point Needles – Taper point needles have a round shaft with no cutting edge, made for soft tissue such as fascia, vascular and gastrointestinal tissue.
- Full Range on One Page – 19 configurations in USP sizes 6-0 to 1 sit behind one dropdown, and every option is a real reference that ships as labeled.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Brand: Surgical Specialties
- Product Line: LOOK
- Material: PolySyn Polyglycolic Acid
- Construction: Braided
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Catalog Cross-Reference: VICRYL (Ethicon)
Options and Packaging
- USP Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 1
- Needle Points: Reverse Cutting, Taper Point, Precision Reverse Cutting
- Strand Lengths: 25cm, 45cm, 70cm
- Quantity Per Box: 12
- Packaging: Sold by the bx as listed, priced per package
Why Choose This PolySyn Suture
Plenty of suture ranges publish a size chart and stop there. This one publishes its retention and absorption figures in the manufacturer catalog, cross-references the material to the brand most preference cards already carry, and keeps 19 configurations behind a single page. That makes the switch a documentation exercise instead of a trial-and-error order.
- Published Performance, Not Promises – Retention and absorption for PolySyn are printed in the Surgical Specialties material guide, so the care team plans around documented behavior.
- Needles Built as Instruments – LOOK needles are forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy of iron, nickel and chromium, balanced for strength, ductility and hardness, which is where pass-after-pass consistency comes from.
- Documented Equivalents – The catalog cross-reference to VICRYL (Ethicon) lets a facility match an existing preference card line for line, the differentiator when a contract changes brands.
- Exact Reordering – Every configuration carries its own LOOK reference number, so the next order is a code match rather than a description match.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Which options are available for this suture?
This listing covers 19 LOOK configurations in USP sizes 6-0 to 1. Pick the configuration that matches your current preference card, and the reference number on the option is the exact item that ships.
How is this product packaged?
LOOK PolySyn Sutures is supplied 12 per box. Packaging is sold as listed by the manufacturer, and the price applies to the package as sold.
How long does PolySyn keep its strength?
The manufacturer material guide rates PolySyn at 50 percent of its strength at 14 days and 20 percent at 21 days, and records that mass absorption is essentially complete between 50 and 90 days. Plan closure support and follow-up against those published figures.
What needles do these configurations use?
The configurations run reverse cutting, taper point, precision reverse cutting needles. Reverse cutting needles carry a triangular point with the cutting edge on the outer curvature, the geometry the catalog assigns to skin closure and to ligamentous or fibrous tissue.
What is this suture used for?
The manufacturer catalog lists PolySyn for skin closure, OB/Gyn, urology and gastrointestinal work. Match the material and needle to the tissue and the procedure as your care team directs.
Where can I find the manufacturer documentation?
The LOOK catalog is linked in the Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides section on this page. It carries the material guide, the needle charts and the full ordering tables for this line.
Is this a genuine LOOK product?
Yes. This listing covers genuine LOOK stock supplied through authorized distribution, and the configurations carry the manufacturer reference numbers shown in their option labels.
