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B. Braun Barbed Suture​

Knotless tissue-closure with Symmcora®

When every move matters, choose a solution that lets you work swiftly and precisely. Symmcora’s barbed suture means no knots, no unnecessary steps — just secure anchoring and smooth tension control. Close wounds faster, work smarter, and give every patient the closure they deserve.

Symmcora knotless suture
Robotic-assisted surgery in progress, with a surgeon operating robotic arms while wearing surgical attire. In the background, an operating theatre light and a monitor displaying an internal view are visible.
A violet barbed suture with an anchor at the end and rounded needle on a grey background

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“The Symmcora® design facilitates reduced operative time, promotes uniform tension distribution, consistent closure, and gives major confidence to surgeons with limited experience.”

Dr. Michele Carlucci​, Head of the Department of General Surgery and Emergency, Ospedale San Raffaele Clinical Research Institute, ​Milan, Italy

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References

  1. Sendag, F., & Akman, L. (2013). Use of Unidirectional Barbed Suture in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal of Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10(3), 187-190 1​
  2. Gowri, K. N., & King, M. W. (2023). A Review of Barbed Sutures—Evolution, Applications and Clinical Significance. Bioengineering, 10(4), 419 2​
  3. World Laparoscopy Hospital. Barbed Suture in Laparoscopic Surgery 3​
  4. Greenberg, J. (2014). Barbed Suture: A Review of the Technology and Clinical Uses in Obstetrics and Gynecology. ResearchGate.​ This paper provides an overview of the technology behind barbed sutures and their clinical applications, especially in minimally invasive surgeries.