Manufacturers of Surgical Needles, Micro Needles and Thread Combinations, Atraumatic Sternotomy Suture Material and Stainless Steel Tubes for Surgical Applications
Surgical Needles
Quality is Our Concept High Quality Surgical and Hypodermic Needles Society with its present-day health consciousness lays heavy demands on medicine. We are constantly aware of this responsibility, because we know how important and strong the confidence is in our capability. We offer products of top quality. The name of ACUFIRM stands for high quality surgical and hypodermic needles. The constant, high quality level of our products is based on more than 100 years of experience, on knowledge of the latest scientific developments and their technical applications. We attach great importance in selection of the materials used and precision in the specification standards. Modern and environmental friendly production procedures as well as a rigid control system ensure that only perfect products leave our premises. In January 1997, we received the certificate according to the norms DIN EN ISO 9001 (09/94) and EN 46001 (08/96). This certificate is only another sign for the high quality of ACUFIRM products, which correspond to the European standards of quality. Furthermore, it guarantees that our quality management system is maintained and improved constantly. For medicine. For mankind. ACUFIRM stands for quality. And quality is our concept. Surgical Needles for Skin and Muscle, Ophthalmology, Dental, Plastic Surgery and more Our vast production programme offers surgical needles for the skin and muscle domains, intestinal and vascular needles, last but not least dental and ophtalmological surgical needles. These products are available either with spring eye or regular eye, in various cross sections and forms. As to reduce the quantity of packaging material, our surgical needles are also offered as bulk merchandise. It goes without saying that we inform you also about the prices and quantities of special items, e.g. sterile packed needles, sets, etc. We offer surgical needles for: Skin and Muscle Hernia Intestines Ophthalmology Dental Plastic Surgery Vascular Post mortem Pathology ACUFIRM micro-needles and thread combinations meet the highest standards set by modern surgery today. Years of experience as needle manufacturers and continuous technical advancement have enabled us to develop a product which combines outstanding quality and functionality. ACUFIRM Micro-Needles are manufactured out of high strength stainless steel, using specially adapted manufacturing techniques (Tensile strength 3000 N/mm²) are subjected to regular 100% inspections during various stages of the manufacturing process and therefore guarantee all-round quality have precision honed needle points, minimising penetration force and tissue trauma incorporate a body design which assures a perfect grip in the needle holder and precise guiding of the needle Needle Types The ACUFIRM micro-needles assortment includes the following types of needles: HLZ 1/2-circle curving with lanced tip (spatula) DLZ 3/8-circle curving with lanced tip (Spatula) VLZ 1/4-circle curving with lanced tip (Spatula) BLZ Bicurve with lancet tip (Spatula) VDP 1/4-circle curving with diamond-grinding tip HRS 1/2-circle with rounded tip DRS 3/8-circle with cutting point DDS 3/8-circle curving with trocar tip HDK 1/2-circle reverse cutting needle with micro honed point DDK 3/8-circle reverse cutting needle with micro honed point ACUFIRM Micro Needle Thread Combinations are attached with much precision, so that an optimal thread hold in the needle and a smooth changeover from needle to thread can be achieved. are thoroughly tested for tensile strength after attachment and therefore guarantee a tensile strength which lies above the current norm. are mounted on needle-thread holders that allow a quick and smooth grip of the needle-thread combination ACUFIRM Packing Material ACUFIRM micro-needles and thread combinations are delivered in packets of 12, which are made out of environmentally friendly cardboard paper. A plastic wrapping guarantees additional protection. The micro-needle thread combinations are individually sterile-packed and labelled. Each packet carries a sterilisation indicator, which allows to check the sterility of our products at all times. Each micro-needle and thread combination is set on a needle thread halter, guaranteeing the flawlessness of the needle tip as well as an optimal extraction when operating. Geometry of the Needle Tips Lancet tip Diamond-grinding tip Rounded tip Cutting point Reverse cutting with micro honed point
Quality is Our Concept
High Quality Surgical and Hypodermic Needles
Society with its present-day health consciousness lays heavy demands on medicine. We are constantly aware of this responsibility, because we know how important and strong the confidence is in our capability. We offer products of top quality.
The name of ACUFIRM stands for high quality surgical and hypodermic needles. The constant, high quality level of our products is based on more than 100 years of experience, on knowledge of the latest scientific developments and their technical applications. We attach great importance in selection of the materials used and precision in the specification standards. Modern and environmental friendly production procedures as well as a rigid control system ensure that only perfect products leave our premises.
In January 1997, we received the certificate according to the norms DIN EN ISO 9001 (09/94) and EN 46001 (08/96). This certificate is only another sign for the high quality of ACUFIRM products, which correspond to the European standards of quality. Furthermore, it guarantees that our quality management system is maintained and improved constantly. For medicine. For mankind. ACUFIRM stands for quality. And quality is our concept.
Surgical Needles for Skin and Muscle, Ophthalmology, Dental, Plastic Surgery and more
Our vast production programme offers surgical needles for the skin and muscle domains, intestinal and vascular needles, last but not least dental and ophtalmological surgical needles. These products are available either with spring eye or regular eye, in various cross sections and forms.
As to reduce the quantity of packaging material, our surgical needles are also offered as bulk merchandise. It goes without saying that we inform you also about the prices and quantities of special items, e.g. sterile packed needles, sets, etc. We offer surgical needles for:
ACUFIRM micro-needles and thread combinations meet the highest standards set by modern surgery today. Years of experience as needle manufacturers and continuous technical advancement have enabled us to develop a product which combines outstanding quality and functionality. ACUFIRM Micro-Needles
Needle Types
The ACUFIRM micro-needles assortment includes the following types of needles:
ACUFIRM Micro Needle Thread Combinations
ACUFIRM Packing Material
ACUFIRM micro-needles and thread combinations are delivered in packets of 12, which are made out of environmentally friendly cardboard paper. A plastic wrapping guarantees additional protection. The micro-needle thread combinations are individually sterile-packed and labelled. Each packet carries a sterilisation indicator, which allows to check the sterility of our products at all times.
Each micro-needle and thread combination is set on a needle thread halter, guaranteeing the flawlessness of the needle tip as well as an optimal extraction when operating.
Geometry of the Needle Tips
Suture Materials and Injection Needles
ACUFIRM micro-needle and thread combinations are securely attached with suture materials that meet the highest standards of quality. Micro-needles thread combinations with nylon carry green framed labels. Nylon (Polyamide) black Nylon is a black non-resorbable monofilament thread made from polyamide 6.6 Nylon is particularly suited for micro-surgery because of its consistent tensile strength, smooth and even surface, and it's good knotting properties Silk in Blue/Black Silk is weaved out of the silk spider's cocoon and is as a result a natural non-resorbent material. It guarantees, thanks to a special weaving technique a strong non-tearable and an evenly distributed structure. The silk is impregnated and dyed black in the thread sizes 4/0 to 6/0 (PH. EUR.) and dyed blue in the thread sizes 9/0 and 10/0 (PH. EUR.).Micro-needle thread combinations with silk carry light blue framed labels. Polypropylene in Blue/Black Polypropylene is a non-resorbent monofile thread with a smooth pore free surface. Thus when it comes to sewing polypropylene slips neatly and evenly through muscle tissue. Furthermore as a result of its non-hydrolytic nature, polypropylene is particularly suitable for absorbent and permanent stitches. Unlike nylon, polypropylene is not decomposable, this in turn guarantees lasting firmness. Polypropylene remains inert in skin tissue and is dyed blue in the thread sizes 4/0 to 8/0 (PH. EUR.). The thread sizes 9/0 and 10/0 (PH. EUR.) are dyed black allowing a better visibility in the tissue. Micro-needle thread combinations with polypropylene carry dark blue framed labels. PVDF (Polyvinyldinefluoride) in Black PVDF is a black non-resorbent monofile thread made out of polyvinyldinefluoride. The tissue areas where PVDF is used are similar to those of polypropylene. PVDF, however, provides a better and tighter knotting process with fewer knots. As with polypropylene, PVDF may also be used for implanting. Micro-needles thread combinations with PVDF carry dark grey framed labels. In addition to our vast standard program, we also take special care to attend to the individual wishes and demands of our customers. To fulfil our customers’ special requests we require an accurate design or the necessary information pertaining to the product. We also produce micro-needles and thread combinations with special geometrical details and remain totally flexible where combination of material and needle are concerned. Trust in our know-how. General Instructions storage temperature: 10 - 40°C, in a dry and dark room before use, remove plastic wrapping from cardboard packet do not use product passed expiry date only to be used once, do not resterilise products resulting from damaged or wet packaging should not be used only for surgery usage keep out of reach of children Needles for Nylon, Silk, PVDF, Polypropylene Threads Micro needles with lancet tip Micro needles with diamond-grinding tip Micro needles with rounded tip Micro needles curving with rounded tip Micro needles reverse cutting with micro honed point Injection Needles ACUFIRM injection needles are suitable for the multi-purpose needs of medical, dental and technical applications. We deliver cannulas made of high grade stainless steel in different lengths, tips and mounts. Pravaz Needles with LL mount Intravenous injections Puncture and anaesthesia Pudendus Irrigation Needles Infusion Lumbar puncture Sternal puncture Beckenkamm
ACUFIRM micro-needle and thread combinations are securely attached with suture materials that meet the highest standards of quality. Micro-needles thread combinations with nylon carry green framed labels.
Silk in Blue/Black
Silk is weaved out of the silk spider's cocoon and is as a result a natural non-resorbent material. It guarantees, thanks to a special weaving technique a strong non-tearable and an evenly distributed structure. The silk is impregnated and dyed black in the thread sizes 4/0 to 6/0 (PH. EUR.) and dyed blue in the thread sizes 9/0 and 10/0 (PH. EUR.).Micro-needle thread combinations with silk carry light blue framed labels.
Polypropylene in Blue/Black
Polypropylene is a non-resorbent monofile thread with a smooth pore free surface. Thus when it comes to sewing polypropylene slips neatly and evenly through muscle tissue. Furthermore as a result of its non-hydrolytic nature, polypropylene is particularly suitable for absorbent and permanent stitches. Unlike nylon, polypropylene is not decomposable, this in turn guarantees lasting firmness. Polypropylene remains inert in skin tissue and is dyed blue in the thread sizes 4/0 to 8/0 (PH. EUR.). The thread sizes 9/0 and 10/0 (PH. EUR.) are dyed black allowing a better visibility in the tissue. Micro-needle thread combinations with polypropylene carry dark blue framed labels.
PVDF (Polyvinyldinefluoride) in Black
PVDF is a black non-resorbent monofile thread made out of polyvinyldinefluoride. The tissue areas where PVDF is used are similar to those of polypropylene. PVDF, however, provides a better and tighter knotting process with fewer knots. As with polypropylene, PVDF may also be used for implanting. Micro-needles thread combinations with PVDF carry dark grey framed labels.
In addition to our vast standard program, we also take special care to attend to the individual wishes and demands of our customers. To fulfil our customers’ special requests we require an accurate design or the necessary information pertaining to the product. We also produce micro-needles and thread combinations with special geometrical details and remain totally flexible where combination of material and needle are concerned. Trust in our know-how.
General Instructions
Needles for Nylon, Silk, PVDF, Polypropylene Threads
Injection Needles
ACUFIRM injection needles are suitable for the multi-purpose needs of medical, dental and technical applications. We deliver cannulas made of high grade stainless steel in different lengths, tips and mounts.
New Suture Technique for Surgery in Thorax Area
Directions for Using ACUFIRM Sternotomy Suture Materials Storage temperature 10 - 32 °C, in a dry and dark room do not use product passed expiry date only to be used once, do not resterilise products resulting from damaged nod/or wet packaging should not be used only for surgical usage for sternum closure observe instructions on the information leaflet inside the packaging keep out of reach of children ACUFIRM Sternotomy Suture ACUFIRM Sternotomy Suture is a new suture development for sternum closures after surgical operations in the thorax area. With this new development, ACUFIRM is continuing the long tradition in medical technology and is providing a trend setting product for the highest requirements of modern medicine. As a result of the development of this new form of atraumatic sternotomy suture material, we have succeeded in also introducing our comprehensive expertise and our high quality standards into the area of sternum sutures. ACUFIRM Sternotomy Needles are manufactured exclusively from selected high grade stainless steel distinguish themselves through high firmness and resistance to breakage guarantee low penetration force and minimum puncture channels by means of precisely finished tips are available in two needle forms: (a). round bodied needle, with internally trocar tip (b) triangular needle, reverse cutting, with trocar tip ACUFIRM Sternotomy Wire is manufactured from implantable high grade stainless steel of the highest quality (as per DIN 17443 04/86) the combination of consistent tensile strength in combination with its good knotting properties guarantee a high degree of safety ACUFIRM Suture Materials For our products we use high grade stainless steel of the highest quality. These high quality materials are the basis for a product that combines maximum elasticity with highest stability. Maximum sharpness of the needles is achieved by individual subsequent grinding of the needle tips. ACUFIRM Sternotomy Needle Wire Connection is manufactured using a special attachment process as a result of which highest safety standards and quality are guaranteed breakage of the wire from the needle is almost completely excluded is fully free from sharp edges, this minimises tissue traumatisation Packaging You obtain ACUFIRM sternotomy suture material ex-warehouse packed in sterile units of 4 or 6 pieces. Twelve of these sterile units from a sales unit and are packed in an environmentally friendly paper outer carton. We would be pleased to supply further packing units/forms as well as non-sterile sternotomy needles, if required, even in bulk. On request we can provide you with additional types of needles combined with other USP or lengths with a delivery time of four weeks.
Directions for Using ACUFIRM Sternotomy Suture Materials
ACUFIRM Sternotomy Suture
ACUFIRM Sternotomy Suture is a new suture development for sternum closures after surgical operations in the thorax area. With this new development, ACUFIRM is continuing the long tradition in medical technology and is providing a trend setting product for the highest requirements of modern medicine.
As a result of the development of this new form of atraumatic sternotomy suture material, we have succeeded in also introducing our comprehensive expertise and our high quality standards into the area of sternum sutures.
ACUFIRM Sternotomy Needles
ACUFIRM Sternotomy Wire
ACUFIRM Suture Materials
For our products we use high grade stainless steel of the highest quality. These high quality materials are the basis for a product that combines maximum elasticity with highest stability. Maximum sharpness of the needles is achieved by individual subsequent grinding of the needle tips.
ACUFIRM Sternotomy Needle Wire Connection
Packaging
You obtain ACUFIRM sternotomy suture material ex-warehouse packed in sterile units of 4 or 6 pieces. Twelve of these sterile units from a sales unit and are packed in an environmentally friendly paper outer carton. We would be pleased to supply further packing units/forms as well as non-sterile sternotomy needles, if required, even in bulk. On request we can provide you with additional types of needles combined with other USP or lengths with a delivery time of four weeks.
Special Injection Needles and Cannulas
Beside the vast standard programme of injection needles, we have specialised on special items during the last years. We can offer you all kinds of cannulas in the OD 0,35 - 5,00 mm (larger ODs on request). The following possibilities can be combined freely: tip form: open or closed, blunt or grinded, bulb end A,B,C with one or more lateral holes straight, curved or multi-curved with Luer Lock, record-, veterinary- or thread base or with another base, with or without tap fitted or unfitted, sand-blasted available materials: stainless steel, titanium, platinum The following are some examples. It is our company's motto to satisfy all technical needs and requests one hundred percent. All we need for this purpose, is a precise drawing or a description with detailed measurements. Mailed samples should always be sterilised for safety reasons. Lumbar Puncture Tonsil Puncture Maxillaris Proctology Tonsil and Ventricular Needle Adapters Cock Connector Tubing Mount
Beside the vast standard programme of injection needles, we have specialised on special items during the last years. We can offer you all kinds of cannulas in the OD 0,35 - 5,00 mm (larger ODs on request). The following possibilities can be combined freely:
The following are some examples. It is our company's motto to satisfy all technical needs and requests one hundred percent. All we need for this purpose, is a precise drawing or a description with detailed measurements. Mailed samples should always be sterilised for safety reasons.
Tubes for Surgical Purposes
Tube Programme Ernst Kratz is an expert as far as the production of special tubes and products are concerned. Thus we can offer high-grade stainless steel tubes between 0.35 and 4.00 mm in diameter with varying wall thickness, with deburred tube sections (min. length 5 mm, length tolerance ± 0,5 mm) if requested. The tubes are available in seamless or welded version. We have recently expanded our programme to include tubes made out of titanium, alloys of titanium (Grade 2,7,9) and platinum. Furthermore, we also deliver tube material by the meter, ex warehouse in commonly used dimensions.
Tube Programme
Ernst Kratz is an expert as far as the production of special tubes and products are concerned. Thus we can offer high-grade stainless steel tubes between 0.35 and 4.00 mm in diameter with varying wall thickness, with deburred tube sections (min. length 5 mm, length tolerance ± 0,5 mm) if requested. The tubes are available in seamless or welded version. We have recently expanded our programme to include tubes made out of titanium, alloys of titanium (Grade 2,7,9) and platinum. Furthermore, we also deliver tube material by the meter, ex warehouse in commonly used dimensions.
Instructions on Storage, Sterilisation and Use
ACUFIRM surgical needles are delivered unsterilised and sealed in PET-foil; guaranteeing the safety of the surgical needles from exterior factors and influences. In order to open the packaging we recommend the use of a pair of scissors, placing the packet label facing downwards in the hand, thus avoiding any damage to the needle when opening Each solid PET-G box contains 12 dozen packets ACUFIRM cannulas are delivered unsterilised, in environmental friendly cardboard boxes Our products can be used up to 5 years from date of purchase, when correctly stored in the sealed original packaging Storage Our products should be stored in a dry and dark location, between 10°C - 40°C, in the original packaging. During storage attention should be given that no mechanical force is exerted on any of the packaging, as this could lead to accidents and damaging of the products in question. Products resulting from wet or damaged packaging should not be used Our products should be well cleaned before sterilisation. Only cleaning materials recommended for medical instruments and carrying a pH-value between 6-8 should be used Sterilisation Our products should be sterilised in stainless steel needle containers in a recommended vapour sterilisator and under suitable conditions. Under no circumstances should our products be sterilised together with plastic, rubber or silicone items, as rest particles from these items could settle on our products. After application of our products, these should be well-cleaned before re-usage, the needle surface and needle tip carefully examined and sterilised according to given instructions. Should the tip or surface of our product through usage be damaged in any way, these products should not be used any further. ACUFIRM surgical needles are only to be used for surgery. Keep the product out of reach of children. As a result of strict and detailed controls only damage-free products leave our warehouse. Should there be an exception to the rule, however, we would be grateful if you could send us the product in question in its original packaging, stating reason for complaint, as well as date and source of purchase.
ACUFIRM surgical needles are delivered unsterilised and sealed in PET-foil; guaranteeing the safety of the surgical needles from exterior factors and influences. In order to open the packaging we recommend the use of a pair of scissors, placing the packet label facing downwards in the hand, thus avoiding any damage to the needle when opening
Storage
Our products should be stored in a dry and dark location, between 10°C - 40°C, in the original packaging. During storage attention should be given that no mechanical force is exerted on any of the packaging, as this could lead to accidents and damaging of the products in question.
Sterilisation
Our products should be sterilised in stainless steel needle containers in a recommended vapour sterilisator and under suitable conditions. Under no circumstances should our products be sterilised together with plastic, rubber or silicone items, as rest particles from these items could settle on our products.
After application of our products, these should be well-cleaned before re-usage, the needle surface and needle tip carefully examined and sterilised according to given instructions. Should the tip or surface of our product through usage be damaged in any way, these products should not be used any further. ACUFIRM surgical needles are only to be used for surgery. Keep the product out of reach of children.
As a result of strict and detailed controls only damage-free products leave our warehouse. Should there be an exception to the rule, however, we would be grateful if you could send us the product in question in its original packaging, stating reason for complaint, as well as date and source of purchase.
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