Suture Pledgets and Buttresses for Suture Reinforcement
Suture pledgets and buttresses for reinforcing sutures through friable or delicate tissue - soft and firm PTFE (Teflon) pledgets in uni-directional and standard forms, and Teflon felt strips and pads. Sterile single-use pledgets in a range of sizes for cardiac, vascular and general surgery. Wholesale pricing for hospitals, cardiac surgery centers and clinical procurement.
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Suture Pledgets and Buttresses for the OR
Suture pledgets and felt buttresses distribute suture tension and reinforce sutures placed through friable or delicate tissue, most commonly in cardiac and vascular surgery. This category covers PTFE (Teflon) pledgets in soft and firm densities and Teflon felt strips and pads. These are small, specialized single-use items stocked by cardiac and vascular programs.
Pledget and Buttress Types Stocked
- Ethicon PTFE pledgets - soft and firm uni-directional white PTFE pledgets in a range of sizes (for example 3 x 7 mm and 4.8 x 9.5 mm), packaged 6/PK, 36/BX.
- DeRoyal Teflon felt - Teflon felt pledgets, strips and oval pads in 1x1, 1x6 and strip formats for suture buttressing and cushioning.
Pledget and Buttress Formats Available
| Type | Material | Density | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uni-directional pledget | PTFE (Teflon) | Soft / firm | 6/PK, 36/BX |
| Felt pledget | Teflon felt | Firm | Boxed / case |
| Felt strip | Teflon felt | Firm | Strip, case |
| Felt pad | Teflon felt | Firm | Pad, case |
Suture pledgets and felt buttresses are low-volume but case-critical items in cardiac and vascular surgery, where they are opened whenever sutures pass through delicate tissue. Because many are special-order, forecasted supply through one distributor helps keep the sizes a program uses on hand and supports case pricing for materials management. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a suture pledget used for?
A suture pledget is a small pad of PTFE (Teflon) or felt placed under a suture so the suture does not pull through friable or delicate tissue. Pledgets distribute tension and reinforce the repair, most often in cardiac and vascular surgery. The category stocks soft and firm PTFE pledgets and Teflon felt.
What is the difference between soft and firm pledgets?
Soft pledgets are more conformable and compress against tissue, while firm pledgets hold their shape and provide more rigid reinforcement. Ethicon uni-directional PTFE pledgets are stocked in both densities and several sizes so the surgeon can match the pledget to the tissue and repair.
What Teflon felt formats are available?
DeRoyal Teflon felt is stocked as pledgets, strips and oval pads (for example 1x1 in, 1x6 in and strip formats) used for suture buttressing and cushioning where a felt strip or pad is preferred over a discrete pledget.
Can hospitals and cardiac surgery centers order pledgets in bulk?
Yes. Pledgets and felt buttresses are stocked in box and case quantities for hospitals, cardiac and vascular surgery centers and licensed medical distributors. Because several are special-order, forecasted supply and standing orders help keep case-critical sizes available. Contact our procurement team for pricing.
What pledgets should be in a cardiac OR formulary?
A cardiac and vascular formulary typically includes soft and firm PTFE pledgets in the common sizes for valve and vascular suturing, plus Teflon felt strips and pads for buttressing. MAP Medical builds consolidated cardiac supply packages matched to program volume - contact our team for an assessment.