BBraun Sutures Introduction

B. Braun Sutures
The right choice. Whatever the application.
B. Braun Sutures.
A century of excellence.
Experience
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Wounds were once closed with leather, hair, animal sinews, linen thread, or
twisted serous membrane obtained from animal intestines. In fact, the first
sterile surgical sutures were created relatively recently: catgut, the
first-ever suture made specifically for surgical wound closure, was
developed in the late nineteenth century. Made from sheep’s intestines, it
was the world’s first sterile and completely absorbable suture. By 1906,
more than a hundred methods for sterilizing catgut existed. But none were
totally reliable, not for the sutures themselves, and even less for the sterile
catgut packaging for distribution. The breakthrough came in 1908 – when a
pioneering company created a technique able to guarantee the supply of
consistently sterile sutures to hospitals and other medical facilities. - this
company was B. Braun!
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The anniversary of a landmark event
A century ago, B. Braun, founded in 1839,
joined forces with surgeon Dr. Franz Kuhn
to develop the first-ever industrial method
of manufacturing sterile catgut.
This enabled the large-scale production of
sterile sutures – without compromising on
quality and made 1908 a landmark in the
history of wound closure and surgery.
Spurred on by this success, B. Braun went
on to tackle other surgical challenges and
to repeatedly set new standards. From
wound closure, to hernia repair, to
hemostasis – B. Braun products are now
essential to the day-to-day running of
hospitals.
Exchanging information and expertise
Aesculap, a division of B. Braun, maintains
as a core competency, the development
and manufacture of products for the
treatment and closure of wounds. As a
valued partner to surgeons and other
medical professionals, Aesculap provides a
comprehensive portfolio with solutions for
all key surgical tasks. The product range
includes instruments for open and
minimally invasive procedures, implants,
sutures, storage, motors and navigation
systems, as well as products for
interventional cardiology. In all areas,
Aesculap actively seeks dialogue and
exchange with surgeons and others across
a wide variety of disciplines – an approach
that has already inspired many
developments and innovations.
Groundbreaking technology
A hundred years after the introduction of
the first industrially-manufactured sterile
sutures, B. Braun remains committed to
innovation and excellence in product-driven
research, development, and production.
This guarantees that B. Braun sutures,
manufactured at state-of-the-art plants
around the world, are of consistently high
quality.
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B. Braun Sutures.
The right solution for every problem.
B. Braun has a remarkable track record of achievement in wound closure – from the
first-ever industrially manufactured suture, to Synthofil, the first non-absorbable,
synthetic suture, to the first tissue adhesive, Histoacryl®. B. Braun has evolved into a
one-stop provider of solutions for all surgical suture needs – with a comprehensive range
of absorbable and non-absorbable products.
B. Braun also custom-configures suture sets for specific types of wounds or users – which
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Did you know that there are more
than 20,000 thread and needle
combinations available?
B. Braun is committed to helping
surgeons and other medical
professionals find exactly the right
combination for their specific
needs.
are not only tailored to the task in hand, but also ideal for DRG-based reimbursement.
What’s more, B. Braun considers
the economic aspects of procedures
– for example, achieving greater
efficiency through standardization,
where appropriate.
Versatility
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Flexibility through choice
At B. Braun, we are dedicated to
maximizing surgeons’ choice, and therefore
flexibility. After all, use of the most
suitable suture for the specific tissue type
is a crucial factor in the healing process.
That’s why we actively exchange ideas,
information and expertise with users
across all fields – resulting in the ideal
range of state-of-the-art products.
Suture solutions for all your needs
Monosyn® is suitable for all wounds
requiring standard, braided absorbable
sutures. Thanks to a winning combination
of longitudinal elasticity and tensile
strength during the critical healing period,
Monosyn® is an increasingly popular choice
with many surgeons – especially for
intestinal procedures, such as
enteroenterostomy.
tissue-protecting qualities in slow-healing
wounds with poor blood supply make
MonoPlus® the ideal choice for abdominal
wall closure with continuous thread.
Whatever your requirements, B. Braun has
the right suture for you.
Each and every type of wound presents its
own set of challenges. For example, the
MonoPlus® suture was developed
specifically for abdominal wall closures,
tendon repair, and vascular anastomosis of
autologous blood vessels. Exceptional
longitudinal elasticity and
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B. Braun Sutures.
Thinking ahead. Setting the pace.
The future belongs to monofilaments
Until now, there has always been a clear
distinction between the material properties
of braided sutures and those of their
mono-filament counterparts. Surgeons
opted for a specific material – with the
corresponding strengths and weaknesses –
depending on the procedure and wound.
Now, B. Braun has successfully married the
benefits of both braided and monofilament
sutures in just one monofilament range –
generating extremely positive feedback
from practitioners in all surgical disciplines.
Braided sutures are likely to be around for a
while yet, but an increasing number of
surgeons believe that the future belongs to
monofilament products. In addition to the
most widely known benefits, medical
professionals also increasingly cite the
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lower risk of infection. This is attributable
to the closed structure and the absence of
capillary attraction, preventing pathogens
from penetrating, or migrating through, the
suture – a critical factor in wound healing.
At B. Braun, we share these convictions –
and will therefore continue to increase our
research and development efforts in this
field.
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Positioning
Our philosophy can be summed up with the words “Sharing Expertise.” We
are committed to making knowledge available to, and to exchanging
information and experience with people and organizations in healthcare
and medical research – on a daily basis. Ideas and input, requirements and
requests are incorporated into B. Braun research and development. Above
all, we focus on practical needs, and pay close attention to the feedback we
receive – to create the wound closures of the future.
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B. Braun Sutures.
Real-world answers to real-world questions.
Solutions
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The success of B. Braun’s wound closure technologies is founded on
in-depth knowledge and technical innovation. Because we see ourselves not
just as a manufacturer of state-of-the-art sutures, but as a partner who
finds complete answers to all your wound-closure questions – a partner
who takes time to understand your challenges, and finds tailor-made
solutions. That’s why we seek frank exchange with users on all levels and
across all disciplines. And that’s why we provide expert advice on selecting
the right sutures for you. Moreover, working hand-in-hand with you, we
develop new products, create task-specific sets, organize workshops and
deliver comprehensive on-site support.
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Made-to-measure
We are committed to optimizing key
operating-room processes and to making
them safer for all concerned: for example
by providing Pro Sets. A Pro Set comprises
a suture set and a procedure kit and is
designed for a specific surgical application.
Surgeons select not only the type and
number of sutures and other materials, but
also specify how they are arranged – in
other words, a sequence that corresponds
to their usual working method. Moreover,
Pro Sets support effective documentation,
quality assurance and DRG-based
reimbursement. And, of course, our experts
can provide on-site assistance – they will
analyze your requirements, and configure a
made-to-measure Pro Set.
You’re part of our team, we’re part of yours
When developing CV PASS, our
tissue-protecting vascular needle, we
conducted in-depth discussions with
experienced heart surgeons. They
explained their vision of the perfect
vascular needle. And B. Braun Aesculap
development engineers put their
suggestions into practice – in record time.
Within a matter of weeks, the first
proto-types were already being tested in
operations. The results of the trials were
then used for a final round of
development, where surgeons and
development engineers worked closely to
refine the needle. CV PASS is
manufactured at Aesculap’s microneedle
production center in Tuttlingen, Germany.
In terms of quality and usability, it meets
the real-world needs of today’s heart
surgeons – to the fullest.
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Benefit from our experience
For the design and development of
CV PASS, we leveraged the B. Braun
Aesculap´s proven skills in the
manufacture of leading-edge surgical
equipment. Our specialist knowledge
of metals, alloys and production
processes enabled us to create a
vascular needle of the highest quality.
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B. Braun Sutures.
Putting theory into practice.
For beginners and experts alike
The comprehensive range of courses
available at the Aesculap Academy
provides young medical professionals with
vital skills, such as surgical knot-tying and
suture techniques. And with the help of
realistic models and hands-on workshops,
microsurgery specialists can gain the
expertise they need to perform complex
vascular procedures. Paradigm shifts, such
as the introduction of endoscopy into
many fields of medicine, have necessitated
the development of new wound-closure
techniques. The Aesculap Academy’s
compact training programs offer
experienced surgeons the opportunity to
learn these new procedures.
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Award-winning centers of excellence
The Aesculap Academy’s advisory board,
comprised of medical experts and
managers of hospitals, is responsible for
selecting subject matter and inviting
speakers. Events are recognized by
professional associations and leading
international institutions. What’s more, in
2007, Frost & Sullivan named Aesculap
Academy the Global Medical Professional
Education Institution of the Year, for the
third consecutive time – citing, in
particular, the diversity and excellence of
the courses. It is these strengths that have
made the Aesculap Academy a popular
choice with surgeons and other
professionals seeking continuous medical
education.
World-class expertise – on your doorstep
Aesculap Academy facilities are found in
around 30 countries. Over 900 events are
organized annually, providing training for
medical professionals across the globe. The
Aesculap Academy was founded, and is
still headquartered, at the Aesculapium in
Tuttlingen, Germany. In fact, the Aesculap
Academy not only has a major center in
Berlin and in Singapore, but also training
facilities on all continents. The Aesculap
Academy has official partnerships with
universities and hospitals across the world.
For more information on the Aesculap
Academy or to learn about current
training programs, please visit
www.aesculap-academy.com
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Training
The Aesculap Academy has been dedicated to interdisciplinary communication and
knowledge transfer since 1995. B. Braun offers courses and events for medical staff and
other healthcare professionals working in surgery, anesthetics, nursing – and for hospital
management. The broad program includes hands-on workshops, management seminars and
international symposia.
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A number of new courses will be added in 2008 within the scope of B. Braun’s
activities to mark 100 years of industrially manufactured sterile sutures. These include
the following:
- Basic courses on surgical knot-tying and suture techniques
- Hands-on training in endoscopic techniques
- Workshops for microvascular surgery
- And much more
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