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ABOUT STARMEDIX

Starmedix® LLC focuses on innovation and growth in

the areas of surgical disposables and high-tech
materials. Our new company slogan “Rising With Your
Trust” simply summarizes the passion of one of the
most powerful scientific corporations ever.

Our vision for the “Finest Surgical Sutures in the World”

underscores Starmedix’s® willingness as a market-leading
company to shape the future and our determination to
come up with innovations that benefit humankind and
achieve individual and collective success on the world
stage of scientific and technological development of
products that improve global health and quality of life.

Starmedix® produces xxxxxxxxxx sterilized surgical

sutures every month. The very rare combination of
technology, innovation and experience ensures the best
possible sterilized surgical suture production.

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STARMEDIX DIFFERENCE

DRILLED END NEEDLE

It has no crevasses, is seamless & does not cause any tissue tear.
Drilled Channel Leedle

85% 100%
STRONGER NEEDLE
Made from special stainless steel alloy – provides excellent ductility
& high resistance to needle breaking even when reshaping.
Needle compressed to Needle returns
85% of its chord length. to original Shape.

OTHER SUTURES

SMOOTH FINISH FOR EASY PASSAGE THROUGH

TISSUES
Smooth and excellent finish with virtually no pit marks eliminates
tissue drag.
Kollsut® Sutures Other Sutures

SUPERIOR GEOMETRY PENETRATION FOR CUTTING

NEEDLES
The sharpened triangular sides of the cutting & reverse cutting
needles along with the sharp tip penetrates tough tissue easily.

BLACK & SILICONIZED NEEDLES STARMEDIX SUTURES

®

Black siliconized needles provide glare free vision for surgeons

during procedures & passes easily through tissues.

OTHER SUTURES
The older style sutures connect to the thread
through an open
RIBBED NEEDLE FOR BETTER GRIP canal on one end. After tightening there is an
Ribbed needles ensure better grip in needle holder without uneven union left
twisting or turning & adds to penetration strength. with edges that are larger in diameter than the
thickness of the
suture. This can cause a large amount of
Needle Detachment Force (Kgf)

6
trauma as it penetrates
SUPERIOR SUTURE – NEEDLE ATTACHMENT 5

4
the tissue.
The precision of the drilled needle attachment offers a superior
3
USP
2
Standart
suture which provides strength for trouble free suturing.
1

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
for size STARMEDIX® SUTURES
Sample Number
The Starmedix® Sutures have a centered
perforation on one end of
the suture. After tightening, a perfect union is
HIGHER ATTACHMENT PRODUCTIVITY created without
Initial 0.1mm of the needles counter sunk for easy insertion of protruding edges. This progressively reduced
suture into needle offering high productivity. diameter allows for
easier penetration of suture and thread
through the tissue.
50
45
Penetration Force (g)

40 Other Leading
35 Brand
SHARPENED NEEDLE 30
25 Starmedix®

The sharp and gradually tapered needle profile guarantees easy 20

15
Sutures

10
penetration at every point. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Pass Number

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STARMEDIX NEEDLES

BODY

TAPER POINT (ROUND BODY)

SYMBOL

BODY

CONVENTIONAL CUTTING
SYMBOL

BODY

REVERSE CUTTING
SYMBOL

BODY

BLACKENED
SYMBOL

BODY

BLUNT TAPER POINT

SYMBOL

BODY

TAPER CUT
SYMBOL

BODY

MICRO POINT SPATULA

SYMBOL

BODY

CARDIO VASCULAR
SYMBOL

BODY

STABLELOCK
SYMBOL

3/8 1/4 5/8

Circle Circle Circle Circle Straight

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STARMEDIX THREADS

ABSORBABLE SUTURES NON-ABSORBABLE SUTURES

StargutTM StarsilkTM

Stargut ChromicTM StarlonTM

StarlactinTM StarleneTM

Starlactin RapidTM StaresterTM

StarcolicTM StarsteelTM

Starcolic RapidTM

StarcaproneTM

StardioxTM

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STARMEDIX SUTURES
(ABSORBABLE)

Starmedix® Brand Name Generic Name Type of Material Type of Structure Color of Material Raw Material Time of Absorption USP Sizes Available Type of Sterilization

Natural Absorbable Suture

Beige Monofilament
STARGUTTM
CATGUT PLAIN
PG020RC30C075
75 cm
Collagenous 100% Sub-mucosal
StargutM Catgut Plain Braided Beige 7-12 Days Between 2 and 5-0 EO
LOT
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
: 090320 Material layer of sheep intestines
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
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STARMEDIX
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Natural Absorbable Suture

Brown Monofilament
STARGUT CHROMICTM
CATGUT CHROMIC
PG020RC30C075
75 cm
Stargut ChromicTM Catgut Chromic Collagenous Braided Brown 100% Sub-mucosal 15-25 Days Between 2 and 5-0 EO
LOT
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
: 090320
Coated Material layer of sheep intestines
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
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MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Coated Absorbable Suture TM

Violet Braided STARLACTIN
POLYGLACTIN 910
PG020RC30C075
75 cm 1293
TM Coated Poly(glycolide (90%)
Starlactin Polyglactin 910 Braided Violet / Undyed 30-45 Days Between 2 and 8-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize Synthetic Co-lactide (10%))
: 090320
Material
LOT
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
STARMEDIX®
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Coated Absorbable Suture

Violet Braided
STARLACTIN RAPIDTM
POLYGLACTIN 910 RAPID
PG020RC30C075
75 cm
Starlactin RapidTM Polyglactin 910 Fast Poly(glycolide (90%)
1293

Coated Braided Violet / Undyed Between 2 and 8-0 Gamma

30-45 Days
LOT
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
: 090320 Synthetic Co-lactide (10%)) Radiation
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012 Material
Manufactured By
STARMEDIX®
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Coated Absorbable Suture

Violet Braided
STARCOLICTM
POLYGLYCOLIC ACID
PG020RC30C075
Coated
75 cm
StarcolicTM
1293

Polyglycolic Acid Braided Purple / Undyed Polyglycolic Acid 60-70 Days Between 2 and 8-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize Synthetic
LOT : 090320
: 05 2009
: 05 2012
3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM
Material
Manufactured By
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MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Coated Absorbable Suture TM

Violet Braided
STARCOLIC RAPID
POLYGLYCOLIC ACID RAPID
PG020RC30C075
Coated Gamma
75 cm
Starcolic RapidTM
1293

Polyglycolic Acid Braided Purple / Undyed 35-45 Days Between 2 and 8-0
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
Synthetic Polyglycolic Acid Radiation
LOT : 090320
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM
Material
: 05 2012
Manufactured By
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MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Absorbable Suture TM

Violet Monofilament
STARCAPRONE
POLIGLECAPRONE
PG020RC30C075
75 cm 1293

Starcaprone
TM
Polyglecapron Synthetic Material Monofilament Red Poly(glycolide (75%) 90-120 Days Between 2 and 8-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize Co-caprolactone (25%))
LOT : 090320
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
STARMEDIX®
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Coated Absorbable Suture TM

Violet Monofilament
STARDIOX
POLYDIOXANONE
PG020RC30C075
75 cm 1293
TM
Stardiox Polydiaxanone Synthetic Material Monofilament Grey Polydiaxanone 180-210 Days Between 2 and 8-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
LOT : 090320
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
®
STARMEDIX
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

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STARMEDIX SUTURES
(NON-ABSORBABLE)

Starmedix® Brand Name Generic Name Type of Material Type of Structure Color of Material Raw Material USP Sizes Available Type of Sterilization

Natural Coated Non-Absorbable Suture TM

Black Braided
STARSILK
SILK
PG020RC30C075
75 cm 1293

Multifilament 100% Protein fiber spun

StarsilkTM Silk Braided Black / White / Blue Between 2 and 12-0 EO
LOT
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
: 090320 Organic by silkworm Bombyx Mori L
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
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Material
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STARMEDIX
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Non-Absorbable Suture TM

Blue Monofilament
STARLON
NYLON
PG020RC30C075
75 cm
StarlonTM
1293

Nylon(Polyamide) Synthetic Material Monofilament Black / Undyed Polyamide Nylon 6 - 6.6 Between 2 and 12-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
LOT : 090320
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
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STARMEDIX
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Non-Absorbable Suture TM

Blue Monofilament
STARLENE
POLYPROPYLENE
PG020RC30C075
75 cm 1293
TM Synthetic Linear Monofilament Polypropylene
Starlene Polypropylene Monofilament Blue Between 2 and 11-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize Polyolefin
: 090320
Material
LOT
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
STARMEDIX®
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Synthetic Non-Absorbable Suture

Green Braided
STARESTERTM
POLYESTER
PG020RC30C075
75 cm
StaresterTM
1293

Polyester Synthetic Braided Green / White Pre-stabilized Between 5 and 6-0 EO

LOT
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
: 090320
Material polyethylene
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012 terphthalate
Manufactured By
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STARMEDIX
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Non-Absorbable Suture TM
Metalic Monofilament
STARSTEEL
STAINLESS STEEL
PG020RC30C075
Steel Material
75 cm
StarsteelTM
1293

Stainless Steel Monofilament Undyed High Quality Stainless Steel Between 5 and 8-0 EO
Sterile, Do Not Resterilize
LOT : 090320
: 05 2009 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 30mm RISING WITH YOUR TRUST TM

: 05 2012
Manufactured By
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STARMEDIX
MADE IN USA Miami, FL USA

Features
Absorbable Non-Absorbable

StargutTM ·Highest level of collagen guarantees predictable absorption. StarsilkTM ·Made of filaments of natural silk of 20-22 deniers.
·Accurate polishing ensures smooth tissue passage. ·Degummed, scientifically twisted, treated, dyed, compactly braided
·Packed in IPA to reduce memory & increase pliability. to give excellent strength & handling.
·Rigidly controlled spinning & drying to ensure higher tensile strength. ·Flexible, elongates to offer optimum knotting.
·Wax coated for smooth tissue passage
TM
Stargut Chromic ·Highest level of collagen guarantees predictable absorption. ·Material does not soak up body fluids.
·Accurate polishing ensures smooth tissue passage.
TM
·Packed in IPA to reduce memory & increase pliability. Starlon ·Flexible, elongates to offer optimum knotting.
·Ribbons individually processed to chromic to ensure ·Perfect for ophthalmic and special micro surgeries.
uniform absorption & wound support. ·Maximum versatility in use
·Rigidly controlled spinning & drying to ensure higher tensile strength.
Starlene
TM
·Extremely smooth, easy draw through tissues, does not harbor
Starlactin
TM
·Minimal tissue reaction micro-organisms, inert material, does not soaked up by tissue fluids.
·Special coating ensures smooth tissue passage, least memory & outstanding pliability ·Very high tensile strength.
·Enables secure knotting on tricky spots ·Least thrombogenic, perfect for cardiovascular surgeries.

Starlactin RapidTM ·Minimal tissue reaction Starester

TM
·Scientifically twisted, treated, dyed, compactly braided to give
·Special coating ensures smooth tissue passage, least memory & outstanding pliability excellent strength & handling.
·Enables secure knotting on tricky spots ·Dyed to bright special green for improved visibility.
•Very fast absorption
·Flexible, elongates to offer optimum knotting while material has no
tissue reaction.
StarcolicTM ·Minimal tissue reaction
·Special coating ensures smooth tissue passage, least memory & outstanding pliability
·Absorbed by hydrolysis Starsteel
TM
·Very high tensile strength.
·Very low tissue reaction.
Starcolic Rapid
TM
·Minimal tissue reaction ·Excellent for orthopedic surgeries and sternal closures.
·Special coating ensures smooth tissue passage, least memory & outstanding pliability
·Absorbed by hydrolysis
·Very fast absorption

StarcaproneTM ·Maximum versatility in use

·Special coating ensures smooth tissue passage, least memory & outstanding pliability
·Enables secure knotting on tricky spots

StardioxTM ·Excellent for operations requiring long term tissue support

·Smooth tissue passage
·Ideal suture for the demonstration of “loop” surgery

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STARMEDIX LLC
Address: 2100 Brickell Ave. #305 Miami, FL USA 33129
Telephone: +1 305 384 8619
Fax: + 1 954 428 9778
Email: info@starmedix.com
Web: www.starmedix.com
“STARMEDIX®” is a Registered Trade Mark of Starmedix LLC