Speed of a running stitch.
Security of an interrupted stitch.
The Quill barbed suture is a proven wound closure device that eliminates the need to tie knots during soft tissue approximation.
Quill uses a running stitch to hold wound edges together with the strength of an interrupted suture.
The barbs lock the suture in place, maintaining tension the length of the wound.
Why Quill?
- Produces better apposition.
- Improves cosmesis.
- Eliminates knots for a faster close.
- Requires less foreign material, no knots under the skin.
- Avoids irritating staples.
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Experience Quill for yourself by requesting a FREE Demo Kit.
The kit includes three non-sterile Quill samples, a practice pad and full Animal Health catalog.
Perfect for:
- Intradermal closures
- TPLO closure
- Mass Removal
- Laceration repair
- Cystotomy
- Gastropexy
Quill Veterinary 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™ Veterinary Barbed Suture Works
Step 1
Anchor the suture
With the Quill™ needle, take initial bite of tissue on either side of the apex of the wound. Then, pass the needle through the variable loop. Cinch down to engage the barbs at the fixation point.
Step 2
Run the stitch
Continue to approximate the tissue in a running fashion until you reach the end of the wound.
Step 3
Lock the stitch
Secure the end using a backstitch or two. Exit laterally and cut flush with the skin once you finish approximation.
Case Study Videos
Watch the videos below to see real-world use of Quill™ products
TPLO plate removal closure with bi-directional Quill Vet sutures
Canine midline closure after Mast Cell Tumor removal with Quill Vet sutures.
How Quill Veterinary works
Quill Vet uni-directional suturing technique
Needle Performance
Corza Medical has been at the forefront of automation in needle manufacturing, with German-designed robotics delivering unmatched consistency. For over 20 years, our needles have been engineered for strength, sharpness, and ductility providing consistency with each pass.
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Quill™ Veterinary Packaging
Quill Veterinary 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™ Veterinary Materials Guide
Select a material for more information. To view materials available for products other than Quill™, please see the materials guide.
Monoderm™ for Veterinary
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 violet.
Monofilament:
- Dyed (violet)
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 42-76% at 7 days
- 36-52% at 14 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete by 90 days
PDO for
Veterinary
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)
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 for Veterinary
Inert, easy to handle and passes easily through tissue.
Monofilament:
- Dyed (blue)
Qualities:
- Inert
- Easy to handle
- Passes easily through tissue