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Packaging and Needles

Packaging of our suture material

B. Braun offers the suture material in the packaging forms RacePack® and DDP (Direct Dispense Packaging). 

We are gradually converting the packaging of our suture material to RacePack®.

Advantages RacePack® 

  • Minimization of the memory effect
  • Minimization of the possibility of non-desired defects in the suture
  • Improvement of the suture extractions and easy opening of the packaging
  • Improvement of the accessibility to the needles, time savings for OR staff
  • Flexible rear flap allows an easier grasping of the needle

Handling steps of the RacePack® and DDP

Open non-sterile outer package

Two gloved hands holding suture packages in clear blister packaging, shown side by side. The left package is labeled Optilene® 6/0, blue, 60 cm, and the right package is labeled Monosyn®, both with B. Braun branding, against a light blue background.

Transfer to sterile field

Side-by-side images of gloved hands holding suture packages in clear blister packaging. The left image shows an Optilene® 6/0 blue suture, 60 cm, and the right image shows a Monosyn® 2/0 suture, both with B. Braun branding, against a light blue background.

Tear-off opening system, indicated by colored arrows

Gloved hands opening a Monosyn® suture package by peeling apart the sterile blister packaging, with the product label visible, shown against a light blue background

Quick and direct gripping of the needle

Side-by-side images of gloved hands handling suture packaging. The left image shows forceps removing an Optilene® 6/0 blue suture from a clear blister pack, and the right image shows a Monosyn® 2/0 suture being opened, with the suture thread partially pulled from the packaging, against a light blue background.

Dermaslide® DGMP: Advantages of the new needle with micro-engraved body

  • Glides impressively through tissue
  • Continuous sharpness
  • Outstanding needle holder stability
  • Good cosmetic results

Dermaslide® DGMP

2-side sharpened thin point

Dermaslide® DGMP

Silicone coating

Dermaslide® DGMP

300 series stainless steel

Dermaslide® DGMP

Micro-engraved body

Dermaslide® DGMP

Unique trapezoidal design

Dermaslide® DGMP

Adjusted wire ratio

Needle overview of our suture material

Cutting needles

Cutaneous needles: The three-edged external cutting body of the needle is ideal for suturing tough tissue. The three edges run along the entire needle length and provide optimum piercing capability alongside a reliable, cosmetic result.

Cutting needles: Illustration of a curved cutting needle labeled ‘DS HS’, showing the needle shape and cutting tip as part of an overview of suture needle types.

Cutting needles with microtips

The cutting tip of this slimline precision needle is hand-cut and, with minimal trauma, allows very good tissue penetration, fine sutures in tough tissue and good cosmetic results (see Dermaslide® below).

Cutting needles with microtips: Illustration of a curved cutting needle labeled ‘DSMP / DGMP’, showing a fine cutting tip with microtip design as part of an overview of suture needle types.

Round bodied needles

The round body of the needle tapers into a fine, sharp needle tip. The body flattens out in the middle section of the needle, which ensures a secure fit in the needle holder. Round bodied needles only pierce the tissue, they do not cut it, so they are highly suitable for suturing soft tissue.

Illustration of a curved round-bodied surgical needle with a tapered, sharp tip, shown on a white background with explanatory text describing its design and suitability for suturing soft tissue.

Round bodied needle with trocar tip

The round bodied needle has a four-sided cutting tip. This allows tough tissue to be easily pierced with minimal trauma.

Round bodied needle with trocar tip: Illustration of a curved round bodied needle labeled ‘DRT HRT’, showing a four‑sided trocar cutting tip as part of an overview of suture needle types.

Round bodied needle with short, cutting tip

The specially shaped round bodied needle with short cut tip makes tough tissue easier to pierce. The special needle for fine anastomoses and difficult tissue conditions.

Round bodied needle with short, cutting tip: Illustration of a curved round bodied needle labeled ‘HRC DRC’, showing a short cutting tip designed for piercing tough tissue, presented in an overview of suture needle types.

Lancet (spatula) needles

The lancet needle is a variant of the spatula needle. Special needle tip designed to pass through ophthalmic structures without damaging the upper and lower layer of stroma.

Lancet (spatula) needles: Illustration of a curved lancet (spatula) needle labeled ‘DLM’, showing a flattened needle shape used for specialized applications, displayed in an overview of suture needle types