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The Suture-TOOL System is intended for abdominal wall closure after laparotomy in patients 18 years old and older.

The Suture-TOOL System is a single-use, sterile, suture applicator with a polydioxanone resorbable suture pre-mounted to the needle. The polydioxanone monofilament synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyester, poly(p-dioxanone). The empirical molecular formula of the polymer is as follows: -(O-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CO)n- The sutures are dyed with D&C Violet No. 2 (21CFR§ 74.3602). The Suture-TOOL System includes the following: • Polydioxanone resorbable suture pre-mounted on the needle – 1055S, 1020S (Suture&Needle). • Suture-TOOL – 1018S (suture applicator). Before use, the user must follow the instructions to attach the needle, preloaded with the suture, to the applicator.

The Suture-TOOL System is intended for abdominal wall closure after laparotomy in patients 18 years old and older.

The Suture-TOOL System is a single-use, sterile, suture applicator with a polydioxanone resorbable suture pre-mounted to the needle. The polydioxanone monofilament synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyester, poly(p-dioxanone). The empirical molecular formula of the polymer is as follows: -(0-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CO)n- The sutures are dyed with D&C Violet No. 2 (21CFR§ 74.3602) and are available in size 2. The Suture-TOOL System includes the following: - Polydioxanone resorbable suture pre-mounted on the needle -1020S (Suture&Needle). - Suture-TOOL 1018S (suture applicator) Before use, the user must follow the instructions to attach the needle, preloaded with the suture, to the applicator.

Secret Line up and i-Thread (Sterile single use absorbable polydioxanone suture with needle) comprised of dyed polydioxanone suture with a sterile needle. It is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where use of absorbable suture is appropriate. The suture is not intended for body cavity applications, nor is it intended for lifting and supporting tissues; it is intended for dermatological use only.

Secret Line up and i-Thread (Sterile single use absorbable polydioxanone suture with needle) consist of a cannula type needle which is straight and hollow (pre-loaded on the suture), a needle cap, a hub, a sponge and polydioxanone (PDO) suture which is sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO) gas. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2. PDO Sutures are characterized by their bidirectional barbs along axis of the monofilament. The bidirectional barbs of barbed suture are precisely lodged in tissue, making it feasible to anchor in the tissue and prevent movement in both directions without the need for a surgical knot. As a result, the barbed suture improves the effectiveness of treatment.

1. PINION™ PDO Knotless Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate. 2. PINION™ PGA-PCL Knotless Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.

The PINION™ PDO Knotless Suture consists of barbed suture material armed with a surgical needle on each end. Barbs allow for tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots. PINION™ PDO Knotless Suture is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable monofilament suture comprised of Poly (p- Polydioxanone). The empirical molecular formula of which is (G.HგO3)x. PINION™ PDO Knotless Sutures are available in undyed or dyed with D & C violet No.2 (21 CFR 74. 3602) at a level not exceeding 0.3 % by weight of the suture in sizes USP (EP) 3-0 (2), 2-0 (3) & 0 (3.5). It is supplied with the attached stainless steel surgical needles. Polydioxanone has been found to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and to elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. The PINION™ PDO Knotless Suture is designed with small unidirectional and bidirectional barbs along the length of the device. It consists of an absorbable thread with unidirectional anchors, equipped with a surgical needle at one end and a fixation tab at the other while the bidirectional anchors equipped with a surgical needle at both end. The anchors and fixation tab design allows for tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots. The PINION™ PGA-PCL Knotless Suture consists of barbed suture material armed with a surgical needle on each end. Barbs allow for tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots. PINION™ PGA-PCL Knotless Suture is a sterile, synthetic, absorbable monofilament suture comprised of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone). PINION™ PGA-PCL Knotless Suture is provided undyed or dyed with D & C violet No.2 (21 CFR 74. 3602) at a level not exceeding 0.25 % by weight of the suture in sizes USP (EP) 4-0 (1.5), 3-0 (2) & 2-0 (3). It is supplied with the attached stainless steel surgical needles. The polymer has been found to be nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and eliciting only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. The PINION™ PGA-PCL Knotless Suture is designed with small unidirectional and bidirectional barbs along the length of the device. It consists of an absorbable thread with unidirectional anchors, equipped with a surgical needle at one end and a fixation tab at the other while the bidirectional anchors equipped with a surgical needle at both end. The anchors and fixation tab design allows for tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots.

Secret Line up and i-Thread (Sterile single use absorbable polydioxanone suture) comprised of dyed polydioxanone suture with a sterile needle. It is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where use of absorbable suture is appropriate. This device is not intended for body cavity applications or lifting and is intended for dermatological use only.

Secret Line up and i-Thread (Sterile single use absorbable polydioxanone suture with needle) consist of a cannula type needle which is straight and hollow (pre-loaded on the suture), a needle cap, a hub, a sponge and polydioxanone (PDO) suture which is sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO) gas. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2. Secret Line up/i-Thread Sutures are characterized by their bidirectional barbs along the long axis of the monofilament. The bi-directional barbs of barbed suture are precisely lodged in tissue, making it feasible to anchor in the tissue and prevent movement in both directions without the need for a surgical knot.

MINT Product Family (Including MINT Lift, and MINT-I Sutures) are comprised of PDO and are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where use of a barbed absorbable suture is appropriate. These sutures are also indicated for use in face suspension surgery to temporarily fixate the cheek sub dermis in an elevated position.

MINT Product Family Sutures are synthetic, absorbable, sterile, surgical sutures comprised of polydioxanone. These sutures are available in a range of lengths and thicknesses and have bi-directional barbs which hold the suture in position and exert tension throughout the length of the suture. These sutures are provided sterile. They degrade and reabsorb over time.

PDS™ Plus Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur. PDS™ Plus Suture is not indicated in adult cardiovascular and neurological tissue. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to 6 weeks) is desirable.

PDS™ Plus Antibacterial Suture is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the polyester poly (p-dioxanone). The empirical molecular formula of the polymer is (C4H6O3)n. PDS™ Plus Antibacterial Suture is available undyed and dyed with D&C Violet No. 2 PDS™ Plus Antibacterial Suture contains Irgacare®† MP (triclosan), a broad spectrum antibacterial agent, at no more than 2360 ug/m.

The PDO Max Suture with Dual Needle is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation where use of absorbable sutures is appropriate. The anatomical location(s) of use are on the skin for dermatological applications only. The suture is not intended for interior body cavity applications and the suture is not intended for lifting and supporting tissues.

The synthetic barbed Sutures are made of polydioxanone (PDO) with needles attached to each end of the suture. The needles are straight and pre-loaded onto each end of the suture filament. The pigment for the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2. The sutures are inserted into the tissue using the needles. Each dyed (violet) suture has bi-directional barbs along the long axis of the suture monofilament. The suture is barbed into two sections and each section are in opposite direction. The device is available sterile after ethylene oxide (EO) gas sterilization and degrades or dissolves over time in tissue. The Synthetic Absorbable suture with needle, approximate tissue without the need to tie surgical knots, by using the opposing barbs on the surface to embed in the tissues after the surgeon precisely places the suture within the tissues. The suture is available in 2-0, 0 and 1, suture sizes, which are the sizes identified in the currently recognized United States Pharmacopeia (USP). The needles are 50mm in length (each) and are reverse cutting type.

WEGO-PDO Barbed Suture is indicated for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate.

The propose device, WEGO-PDO Barbed Suture, is monofilament, absorbable surgical suture. It is intended for soft tissue approximation where use of an absorbable suture is appropriate. The proposed devices are provided sterile and single use. The proposed device is composed of suture with or without the needle. The sutures with no needle attachments are only available with bi-directional barbs of 7*7 cm, 10*10 cm, 24*24 cm and 30*30 cm, the diameter of which are USP 2-0, USP0, USP1 and USP2. The suture is made of poly(p-dioxanone). The suture is uncoated. The suture is available undyed and dyed. The suture is designed with small unidirectional and bidirectional barbs along the length of the device. Barbs allow for tissue approximation without the need to tie surgical knots. The needle is made of stainless steel. The needles are available in six types: Taper, Reverse Cutting, Cutting, Taper Cutting, Blunt and Diamond. The Arc (Circle) of needle has 5/8 circle, 1/2 circle and Straight. The proposed devices are provided in various combinations of suture length, barb, diameter, color (dyed or undyed), quantity of needle and needle types. The proposed devices are sterilized by EO to achieve a SAL 10t and supplied in sterility maintenance package which could maintain the sterility of the device during the shelf life of 3 years.

MINT™ is indicated for use in mid-face suspension surgery to temporarily fixate the cheek subcutaneous fat layer and SMAS layer in an elevated position for the treatment of moderate to severe nasolabial folds.

The MINT™ device is a sterile synthetic absorbable surgical suture comprised of polydioxanone, (GHoOJ)n. Polydioxanone has been found to be nonantigenic and to elicit only a slight tissue reaction during absorption. The pigment of the violet dye is D&C Violet No.2 (21CFR §74.3602). MINT™ is available in a range of gauge sizes and lengths. Each suture has bi-directional barbs along the long axis of the suture monofilament. The MINT™ Synthetic Absorbable PDO suture approximates tissues, without the need to tie surgical knots, by using the opposing barbs on the suture surface to embed in the tissues after the surgeon precisely places the suture within the tissues. Barbed suture lifting is a minimally invasive surgical technique for facial rejuvenation. The MINT™ Product Family includes models which are supplied with needles. For those models supplied with a needle, designated as "Lifting Thread Combined with needle" in the MINT™ Product Family instructions for use, the needle is used to make the insertion point and for threading of the suture in the patient's dermis.