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The TissueStat PTFE (polytetrafluroethylene) Suture and Delivery Device is indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation and / or ligation, including cardiovascular, dental, general surgical procedures and repair of the dura mater. TissueStat PTFE Sutures are not indicated for use in microsurgery, ophthalmic procedures, or peripheral neural tissues. TissueStat PTFE Sutures are provided sterile as a single use device.

The TissueStat PTFE surgical sutures are monofilament surgical sutures composed from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) material. They are available uncoated and undyed in USP size 2/0. The sutures are attached to standard stainless steel surgical needles. The TissueStat Suture Delivery Device is a Class I Manual Surgical Instrument that assists with suture placement. The PTFE suture is loaded into the Suture Delivery Device and is delivered to the desired location through the device tip by pressing the actuation button on the device handle.