Biocompatible – PTFE is well-documented in the medical field for its biocompatibility. This non-toxic material is USP Class VI approved and Zeus holds hold USP Class VI certification for our PTFE resins. We likewise have performed independent testing confirming biocompatibility of our PTFE.
Chemically Resistant – Aeos™ ePTFE suture monofilament is resistant to all commonly encountered chemicals and is inert in the body.
Excellent Drape – Zeus uses a proprietary processing to expand PTFE to produce a suture with the lay or drape that surgeons seek while maintaining a soft feel and high knot strength.
Excellent UV Resistance – Aeos™ ePTFE’s resistance to UV means that this material can be sterilized under UV light.
Implantable – The unique and microporous structure of Aeos™ ePTFE monofilament make this material particularly suited to applications requiring cell growth. Aeos™ ePTFE sutures are intended for applications requiring permanently implantable and non-absorbable sutures because of their minimal associated inflammatory response. ePTFE is well-known material from medical literature for its endothelization and thrombogenic properties and has long been utilized for implantable medical devices because of its long-standing track record of biocompatibility.
High Knot Strength – This specialized material is very strong given its soft and flexible nature to provide superior knot strength without sacrificing the soft feel and drape preferred by surgeons.
High Temperature – Aeos™ ePTFE sutures can easily withstand autoclave procedures at temperatures up to 500 °F (260 °C). For potential low temperature storage of tissues, Aeos™ ePTFE sutures retain functionality at temperatures as low as -328 °F (-200 °C).
Low Coefficient Of Friction – The low coefficient of friction of Aeos™ ePTFE monofilament allows surgeons to place knots with precision shortening surgical time.
Microporous – Aeos™ ePTFE microporosity provides a unique combination of flexibility and strength with a structure that is amenable to new tissue growth into individual sutures. These traits make Aeos™ sutures particularly well-suited for permanent implantation.