Arthrex AR-7220 FiberWire Blue Suture 3-0 Non-Absorbable 18mm Taper Point Needle BX12

Arthrex AR-7220 FiberWire® 2-0 Suture | 18mm Taper Point | 18" Blue | BX/12

The Arthrex AR-7220 FiberWire® represents the pinnacle of high-strength suturing technology. While the user notes indicate a 3-0 designation, the manufacturer specifications for the AR-7220 correlate to a Size 2-0 (3 metric) high-performance composite. This suture is specifically engineered for orthopedic applications where traditional materials often reach their mechanical limits, such as bankart repairs, SLAP lesions, and delicate tendon-to-bone reattachment.

Constructed with a multi-strand, long-chain Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) core and a braided polyester jacket, FiberWire® provides a tensile strength significantly higher than standard synthetic sutures. This allows for a smaller diameter strand to handle higher physiological loads, reducing the overall "bulk" of the repair site.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Arthrex

• Brand: FiberWire®

• Model / REF: AR-7220

• Suture Size: 2-0 (3 metric) — High-Strength Orthopedic Grade

• Suture Length: 18 Inches (45 cm)

• Material: UHMWPE Core + Polyester/UHMWPE Braided Jacket

• Color: Blue (Enhanced visual contrast)

• Needle: 18mm (3/8 Circle)

• Needle Point: Taper Point (Atraumatic)

• Quantity: Box of 12 Sterile Units

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• UHMWPE Composite Strength: FiberWire® is virtually unbreakable by hand. The UHMWPE core provides "steel-like" reinforcement, ensuring the repair remains stable throughout the critical early phases of biological healing and aggressive physical therapy.

• Atraumatic 18mm Taper Needle: The 18mm needle features a smooth taper point designed to "spread" rather than cut tissue fibers. This is essential when working with delicate labral tissue or small tendons, as it minimizes the risk of suture "cut-through."

• Superior Abrasion Resistance: The braided jacket is specifically treated to resist fraying when passed through bone tunnels or over the edges of metal and bio-composite anchors.

• Exceptional Knot Security: Despite its high-strength fibers, FiberWire® is surprisingly pliable. It provides excellent "feel" during knot tying, with a braided texture that creates a mechanical lock to prevent slippage under tension.

• Biocompatible & Non-Absorbable: As a permanent suture, it provides indefinite structural support, making it the gold standard for high-load soft tissue fixation in sports medicine.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is securely contained within its original, undamaged manufacturer's packaging. All 12 individual sterile packets are factory-sealed, ensuring 100% sterility and clinical performance.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in orthopedic and surgical materials, Primis Medical ensures all Arthrex inventory is rigorously inspected for lot-specific expiration and storage compliance.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in reinforced packaging to protect the 18mm needles and ensure the sterile foil seals remain uncompromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.