Covidien 170050 0 Polysorb 1X7" Violet ES-9 Reload BX/12 • Model: 170050 • Brand: Polysorb • Suture Size: 0 • Length: 1X7" • Color: Violet • Material/Composition: Single-Stitch Reload • Absorbable  • Needle Name: ES-9 • Needle Color: Silver • Needle Length: 9mm • Needle Point Type: Taper Point The 170050 Endo‑Stitch reload is designed to enable endoscopic soft tissue suturing using the Endo‑Stitch or SILS‑Stitch 10 mm compatible device. It comes pre‑loaded with one needle and suture, allowing the surgeon to pass sutures inside the body via minimally invasive ports. The Polysorb™ suture is absorbable and braided, made from a copolymer of glycolide and lactide, which balances strength initially with gradual absorption, making it suitable for soft tissue healing where long‑term tensile strength is not required beyond the healing window. The absorbable nature means that the suture will gradually degrade and be absorbed, reducing foreign body presence over time. The suture is size 0, providing moderate tensile strength suitable for approximating deeper soft tissue layers or thicker tissues that require more strength than finer sutures. The needle is an ES‑9 taper point, straight style, about 9 mm in length. The taper point helps reduce tissue trauma and is particularly useful when piercing soft tissue in endoscopic settings. The dyed violet color aids visibility during suturing in the endoscopic field. The 7‑inch (≈18 cm) suture tail length is enough for handling, knot tying, or manipulation inside the body during endoscopic procedures. Clinically, this reload is useful when placing interrupted or continuous stitches in laparoscopic or minimally invasive procedures where access is limited and you need a suture that will handle soft tissue tension initially then be absorbed. Its compatibility with single‑use reload format means less instrument downtime, reduced sterilization concerns, and predictable consistency. Surgeons benefit from the balance of knot security, handling, and absorption profile provided by Polysorb. As with any absorbable suture, appropriate choice of size, placement, suture technique, and awareness of load‑bearing requirements are important to avoid premature failure or suture‑related complications. This medical supply or implant item is securely packaged within its original manufacturer's packaging, which remains undamaged. The inner and outer packaging is intact, ensuring the product's integrity and suitability for medical use.