8886445463 Covidien/Surgical/EnB Devices. COVIDIEN/SURGICAL DEVICES NOVAFIL™ MONOFILAMENT POLYBUTESTER SUTURES. Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) (BX)

8886445463 Covidien/Surgical/EnB Devices. COVIDIEN/SURGICAL DEVICES NOVAFIL™ MONOFILAMENT POLYBUTESTER SUTURES. Suture, Taper Point, Size 0, Blue, 5x18", Needle GS-21, ½ Circle, 1 dz/bx (Continental US Only) (BX). NOVAFIL™ nonabsorbable monofilament surgical sutures are composed of polybutester, a copolymer of butylene terephthalate and polytetramethylene ether glycol. The unique properties of NOVAFIL™ monofilament suture are attributed to the composition and structure of the polybutester fiber which give the suture: Suppleness and easy handling; Unique elasticity and flexibility; Excellent knot security; Less tissue drag and smooth knot run-down; Fray resistance; Unique resistance to creep and structural fatigue. The use of this suture is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to its components.