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Medical Textile
Sutures, wound dressings, implants
Surgical sutures, wound dressings, vascular grafts, implants, surgical gowns and drapes. Medical textiles for healthcare applications - regulated under ISO 13485.
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What are medical textiles?
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Medical Textiles: Complete Guide to Healthcare Fabrics
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Frequently asked questions
What is a medical textile?
A fabric used in medical applications: surgical sutures, wound dressings, vascular grafts, implants, surgical gowns, drapes, hospital linens. Regulated under ISO 13485 (medical device quality management).
What is the difference between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures?
Absorbable sutures (catgut, polyglycolic acid, polylactic acid) break down in the body over weeks to months. Non-absorbable (nylon, polyester, polypropylene, stainless steel) remain in the body unless removed.
What is a vascular graft?
A tube made of textile or synthetic material used to replace or bypass a diseased blood vessel. Common materials: ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) or Dacron (polyester). For aortic, peripheral, and hemodialysis access.
What is the most common wound dressing?
Gauze (woven cotton) for basic wound care. For advanced care: hydrocolloid (forms gel with exudate), foam (absorbs exudate), alginate (calcium from seaweed), film (waterproof barrier).
What is biocompatibility testing?
Testing per ISO 10993 to ensure a medical device does not cause adverse biological reactions. Tests include cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, genotoxicity, implantation.
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