Security With Every Stitch,
Savings With Every Suture
The Quill™ barbed suture is a time-saving closure device that eliminates the need to tie knots to secure the closure. The barbed design evenly distributes tension offering a unique combination of security and speed—increasing both efficiency and value.
- Helical barbed pattern maximizes tissue grab and hold
- Available in Uni-Directional and Bi-Directional configurations
- German-engineered needles with superior sharpness, penetration and strength characteristics
- Used in over 25M surgical cases and studied in more than 60 clinical papers
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Read full article nowQuill Barb Configurations
Quill comes in two barb configurations; bi-directional and uni-directional.
Bi-directional Quill is a double-armed suture. Barbs reverse direction at the mid-point of the suture.
Uni-directional Quill is a single armed suture. The suture is anchored using the adjustable loop at the apex of the wound.
How QUILL™ Barbed Suture Works
Step 1
Anchor the Quill Device
With the Quill™ device needle, take initial bite of tissue. Then, pass the needle through the variable loop. Cinch down to engage the barbs at the fixation point.
Needle Performance
From conventional, precision and reverse cutting to taper and spatula designs, Surgical Specialties needles are designed for optimal performance. Each one is forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy for maximum strength, ductility and hardness and manufactured with German-designed robotics to ensure quality and repeatability.
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The new Quill packaging simplifies device delivery to the sterile field.
- Reduces Suture Memory
- Protects Barbs
- Easy Needle Arming
- Clear Identification
- Single Foil Barrier Eliminates Packaging Waste
- Recyclable Polypropylene Tray
Quill™ Materials Guide
Select a material for more information. To view materials available for products other than Quill™, please see the materials guide.
Monoderm™
This synthetic absorbable monofilament has excellent pliability and handling characteristics. At 7 days it retains 42 – 76% tensile strength, 36 – 52% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 90 days. These characteristics make it very popular for subcuticular closure and soft tissue approximation. Available in undyed/clear or violet.
Monofilament:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 42-76% at 7 days
- 36-52% at 14 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete by 90 days
PDO
This synthetic absorbable monofilament indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery. At 14 days it retains 80 – 90% tensile strength, 60 – 82% at 28 days, 47 -79% at 42 days and essentially absorbed between 180 and 220 days. Available in dyed (violet).
Monofilament:
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedic
- OB/Gyn
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 80% to 90% at 14 days
- 60% to 82% at 28 days
- 47% to 79% at 42 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 180 and 220 days
Polypropylene
Inert, smooth, and easy to handle and knot securely, Polypropylene is our most versatile monofilament suture. Tensile strength is superior to other true monofilaments. In addition, a unique extruding technique ensures a uniformly round cross section and a strand that passes easily through tissue with better knot security with less throws.
Monofilament:
- Dyed (blue)
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Microsurgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Qualities:
- Inert
- Easy to handle
- Passes easily through tissue
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Procedural Areas
Available in a range of sizes and configurations, our products are designed to deliver the reliable performance you need to ensure optimal outcomes no matter the specialty or procedure.
To view procedural areas available for products other than Quill™, please see all procedural areas.