Surgical Pledgets (PTFE / Teflon)
Surgical pledgets play a critical role in preventing tissue tearing by providing additional support at suture sites, particularly in delicate cardiovascular and vascular procedures. Teflon pledgets in surgery help distribute suture tension and protect fragile tissue, improving procedural reliability and outcomes. These non-absorbable surgical accessories are designed to reinforce tissue and reduce the risk of suture pull-through. Manufactured from non-woven polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) felt, pledgets are commonly used as a buttress beneath sutures in areas subject to high mechanical stress. Venaporta™ surgical pledgets are available in multiple shapes (e.g. oval, square), thicknesses (e.g. 1.50 mm, 1.65 mm), and specifications (with or without holes), to accommodate a wide range of surgical requirements. As demand for reliable tissue support materials continues to increase, the surgical pledget market is experiencing steady growth, particularly in cardiovascular and vascular surgery applications.
For detailed specifications, material options, and available configurations, download the Venaporta™ Surgical Felt & Pledgets Product Brochure (PDF).
Indications
- Suture buttress
- Myocardial closure
- Septal repair
- Vascular closure
- Valvular suturing
- Hepatic repair
Specifications
- Material: Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) / Teflon
- Thickness Options: 1.50 mm, 1.65 mm, 1.85 mm
- Shape Options: Oval, Square, Rectangular
- Specifications: With holes, without holes
- Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
- Packaging: Tyvek
