Pledgets (Buttresses), are used where the surgeon considers that it may be beneficial to buffer the suture, particularly in delicate or friable tissue.

Pledgets may be attached to any of the non-absorbable sutures described on this website. To order, state the suture product code and the relevant code from the following list.
Pledgets are also available packed separately in quantities of 10 per envelope, 12 envelopes per box.

Polyester Mesh

Polyester fibre mesh for use where permanent tissue support is required. The construction of this mesh provides strength combined with excellent handling properties.

Polypropylene Mesh

Pure polypropylene fibre mesh for use where permanent or extended tissue support is required. It is chemically inert and hydrophobic. The construction of this mesh provides strength combined with excellent handling properties.