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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Quill 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.

Step 2
Run The Stitch

Continue approximating the tissue in a running fashion until the opposite end of the wound is reached.

Step 3
Lock The Stitch

Secure the end by employing a few backstitches and cut the remaining Quill flush with the tissue to complete. If approximating the subcuticular layer, exit laterally and cut flush with the skin.

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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Quill Packaging

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

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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.

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