Purgo Biologics · PTFE Suture BioTex®Non-Resorbable PTFE Suture BioTex® is a non-resorbable monofilament suture made of 100% medical grade polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Its 100% monofilament structure prevents bacterial wicking and minimizes peri-implant infection risks. Its patented slim cut triangular needle creates a small penetration area for smooth needling and minimises damage to soft tissue, while a reinforced needle-suture connection helps prevent leakage and bleeding for faster healing. 100% Medical Grade PTFE Patented Slim Triangular Needle Minimal Memory · No Tangle · Superior Handling Clinical Insight What clinicians are saying Real-world feedback from implant and oral surgeons using BioTex® in their practices. "What I notice most with BioTex is how little memory the suture has straight out of the pack — it lies where I place it instead of springing back into a coil, which makes flap closure around implants noticeably faster. No fighting with tangled thread mid-procedure." Flap Closure · Minimal Memory · Implant Surgery "The slim triangular needle passes through tissue with very little resistance, and patients have commented on less post-op discomfort at the suture sites compared to what I'd used previously. It's a small detail, but it shows in how clean the closure looks at review." Needle Handling · Soft Tissue Closure · Patient Comfort Indications When to use BioTex® BioTex® is intended as a suture for dental implant surgery, suited to the standard suturing needs of implant and oral surgical procedures. Flap Closure — Primary closure of surgical flaps following implant placement. GBR & Membrane Fixation — Securing barrier membranes in place during guided bone regeneration procedures. Extraction Site Closure — Wound closure following extraction and ridge preservation procedures. Sinus Lift Closure — Soft tissue closure following lateral window or crestal sinus augmentation procedures. General Oral Surgical Closure — Standard suturing needs across implant and oral surgical procedures. Product Video A closer look at the needle & packaging design An inside look at how the BioTex® needle and Race Track packaging are engineered for predictable handling. Design Built around the needle-suture connection Every detail of BioTex® is designed to make handling easier in the surgical field, from the packaging through to the needle tip. Handling Reduces surgical chair-time with instant, tangle-free delivery The Tab lets surgeons quickly grasp and release the needle from its holder clip, while the Race Track–shaped packaging ensures instant, tangle-free delivery straight from the pack — significantly reducing surgical chair-time. A reinforced needle-suture connection helps prevent leakage and bleeding at the insertion point, supporting faster healing. Scientific Evidence Needle performance & design BioTex® needle performance is supported by manufacturer bench testing against a comparison suture needle. Needle Bending Strength Patented Slim Triangular Tip Needle bending strength testing recorded a maximum load of 2.04 kgf for BioTex® versus 1.36 kgf for a comparison suture needle. BioTex® demonstrates 50% higher bending resistance compared to the competitor, ensuring high rigidity under suturing stress. The patented slim cut triangular tip creates a small penetration area for smooth suturing, helping to minimise damage to surrounding soft tissue. Available Sizes BioTex® needle & suture options X DENTAL currently distributes BioTex® in three needle/suture configurations, 10 sutures per box. Item No. USP Size Length Needle Length Circle Point Type BT3019 3-0 45cm 19 mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting BT4016 4-0 45cm 16 mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting BT5016 5-0 45cm 16 mm 3/8 Reverse Cutting Specifications Technical specifications Device type Non-resorbable monofilament suture Material 100% medical grade polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Needle type Patented slim cut triangular needle — reverse cutting USP sizes available 3-0 (BT3019) · 4-0 (BT4016) · 5-0 (BT5016) Needle circle 3/8 Suture length 45cm Packaging 10 sutures per box Manufacturer Purgo Biologics Inc. Clinical Tips Getting the most from BioTex® Practical guidance for predictable handling and closure. 1 Use the Tab to release the needle cleanly. Grasp the Tab to remove the needle from its holder clip rather than pulling directly on the suture thread — this keeps the needle-suture connection intact and avoids unnecessary handling of the needle tip. 2 Let the Race Track packaging do the work. The suture is designed to release smoothly from its Race Track–shaped tray without tangling — avoid forcing or yanking the thread free, which can introduce kinks that minimal-memory PTFE would otherwise resist. 3 Match needle length to the surgical site. The 16mm needle (BT4016, BT5016) suits confined intraoral access, while the 19mm needle (BT3019) offers a wider bite for broader flap margins. 4 Trust the needle's rigidity, but don't force it. BioTex® bending strength testing showed higher resistance to bending stress than a comparison needle — this supports confident passage through dense tissue, though standard careful technique still applies to avoid needle damage. ⚠ Clinical Notice: BioTex® is a non-resorbable PTFE suture intended for use by trained dental and oral surgical practitioners. As a non-resorbable suture, it requires removal once healing is complete. Do not use if packaging is damaged or sterility is compromised. Refer to the Instructions for Use for full indications, contraindications, and handling guidelines.
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