GORE-TEX® Suture by Gore Medical
GORE-TEX® Suture is a microporous, monofilament suture made from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, ePTFE, biomaterial. It is designed for excellent handling, reduced hole leakage, and minimal tissue irritation during soft tissue approximation across a wide range of surgical procedures.
The suture combines high-visibility ePTFE material with strong 300-series stainless steel alloy needles, supporting precise control, reliable knot positioning, and efficient surgical handling.
Suitable Procedures
GORE-TEX® Suture is commonly used in vascular, hernia, laparoscopic, robotic, and soft tissue surgical applications.
Vascular Procedures
- Anastomosis of vascular grafts for vascular access
- Anastomosis of vascular grafts for peripheral vascular disease
- Anastomosis of aortobifemoral vascular grafts
- Carotid endarterectomy
General and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair
- Open inguinal hernia repair
- Robotic surgery
- Soft tissue approximation
Key Features
Smart Design
High-visibility monofilament ePTFE suture paired with strong, ductile 300-series stainless steel alloy needles in tapered or piercing configurations.
Reduced Hole Leakage
Needle diameter is designed to approximate thread diameter, helping the suture fill the needle hole and reduce bleeding and time to hemostasis.
Precise Control
Minimal surface friction allows individual throws to slide easily, supporting accurate knot positioning during surgical use.
Ease of Use
Soft, flexible, and compressible suture designed to be easy to identify, open, and arm without snagging or knotting.
Available Sizes and Configurations
GORE-TEX® Suture is available in multiple CV sizes, lengths, needle types, and double-arm configurations to support different surgical requirements.
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2N10E | CV-2 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PH-24 | 1 dz |
| 3N02E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TT-17 | 1 dz |
| 3N04E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-18 | 1 dz |
| 3N06E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-35 | 1 dz |
| 3N08E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-26 | 1 dz |
| 3N10E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PH-24 | 1 dz |
| 3N12E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PH-17 | 1 dz |
| 3N14E | CV-3 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PT-17 | 1 dz |
| 3U06E | CV-3 | 122 cm | Double Arm | TH-35 | 1 dz |
| 3U08E | CV-3 | 122 cm | Double Arm | TH-26 | 1 dz |
| 3U10E | CV-3 | 122 cm | Double Arm | PH-24 | 1 dz |
| 3U20E | CV-3 | 122 cm | Double Arm | PH-35 | 1 dz |
| 4N02E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-18 | 1 dz |
| 4N04E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TT-17 | 1 dz |
| 4N06E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-26 | 1 dz |
| 4N08E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PH-17 | 1 dz |
| 4N10E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PT-17 | 1 dz |
| 4N12E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-35 | 1 dz |
| 4N16E | CV-4 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PH-24 | 1 dz |
| 4U02E | CV-4 | 122 cm | Double Arm | TH-18 | 1 dz |
| 4U06E | CV-4 | 122 cm | Double Arm | TH-26 | 1 dz |
| 5K02E | CV-5 | 61 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 5K12E | CV-5 | 61 cm | Double Arm | THc-13 | 1 dz |
| 5M02E | CV-5 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 5M12E | CV-5 | 76 cm | Double Arm | THc-13 | 1 dz |
| 5M16E | CV-5 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PH-13 | 1 dz |
| 5N02E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 5N04E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-18 | 1 dz |
| 5N06E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TT-17 | 1 dz |
| 5N08E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PT-13 | 1 dz |
| 5N10E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PT-17 | 1 dz |
| 5N12E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | THc-13 | 1 dz |
| 5N14E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | PH-17 | 1 dz |
| 5N20E | CV-5 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TPH-26 | 1 dz |
| 6J02E | CV-6 | 46 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 6K02E | CV-6 | 61 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 6K06E | CV-6 | 61 cm | Double Arm | PT-9 | 1 dz |
| 6M02E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 6M04E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 6M06E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PT-9 | 1 dz |
| 6M08E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PT-13 | 1 dz |
| 6M10E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-12 | 1 dz |
| 6M12E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | THc-13 | 1 dz |
| 6M14E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PH-13 | 1 dz |
| 6M24E | CV-6 | 76 cm | Double Arm | THc-9 | 1 dz |
| 6N04E | CV-6 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 6N16E | CV-6 | 91 cm | Double Arm | TH-18 | 1 dz |
| 7J02E | CV-7 | 46 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 7K02E | CV-7 | 61 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 7K04E | CV-7 | 61 cm | Double Arm | PT-9 | 1 dz |
| 7K06E | CV-7 | 61 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 7M02E | CV-7 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 7M04E | CV-7 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PT-9 | 1 dz |
| 7M06E | CV-7 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 7M08E | CV-7 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PT-13 | 1 dz |
| 7M10E | CV-7 | 76 cm | Double Arm | THc-13 | 1 dz |
| 7M12E | CV-7 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-12 | 1 dz |
| 8J02E | CV-8 | 46 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 8K02E | CV-8 | 61 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 8K08E | CV-8 | 61 cm | Double Arm | PT-9 | 1 dz |
| 8K10E | CV-8 | 61 cm | Double Arm | TTc-7 | 1 dz |
| 8M02E | CV-8 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-9 | 1 dz |
| 8M04E | CV-8 | 76 cm | Double Arm | TTc-13 | 1 dz |
| 8M06E | CV-8 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PT-13 | 1 dz |
| 8M08E | CV-8 | 76 cm | Double Arm | PT-9 | 1 dz |
Reliable ePTFE Suture for Surgical Precision
GORE-TEX® Suture provides a trusted ePTFE monofilament solution for soft tissue approximation and demanding surgical procedures. Its reduced hole-leakage design, precise handling, flexible construction, and wide range of needle and length configurations make it suitable for vascular, hernia, robotic, laparoscopic, and general surgical applications.