Activbraid
ACTIVBRAID is a partially absorbable surgical co-braid suture indicated for soft-tissue approximation or ligation. The filing describes a combination of nonabsorbable…
ACTIVBRAID is a partially absorbable surgical co-braid suture indicated for soft-tissue approximation or ligation. The filing describes a combination of nonabsorbable ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene and absorbable bovine-derived type I collagen.
The suture is available in several sizes and precut lengths, with or without needles, and its ends are stiffened with cyanoacrylate. The FDA summary also provides material resorption and strength-retention data from testing over specified periods.
Listed Item
ActivBraid 1.5mm Collagen-UHMWPE Co-Braid Suture Tape with 48mm 1/2c Taper Point Needle, White/Black, 36” (91.5cm)
Construction and Test Data
The FDA summary reports approximately 85 percent of original strength remaining at 16 weeks after implantation, with collagen absorption complete between 8 and 16 weeks. It also lists testing of tensile strength and knot security.
Who Else Makes It
Concentrated in Shanghai (2), Shandong (2), Fujian (1).
| Manufacturer | City | Province | Registered as | Device types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer (Shanghai) Medical International Trading Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 106 |
| Arthrex (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. | Shanghai | Shanghai | Exporter | 38 |
| Shandong Haidike Medical Products Co., Ltd. | Heze | Shandong | Manufacturer | 22 |
| Xiamen Zhiyuan Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | Xiamen | Fujian | Contract manufacturer | 22 |
| Foosin Medical Supplies Inc.ltd | Weihai | Shandong | Manufacturer | 8 |
| ARC Medical Supplies (Beijing) Co., Ltd. | Beijing | Beijing | Manufacturer | 7 |
Record
| Listed by | Embody, Inc., United States |
|---|---|
| FDA product code | GAT |
| Device type | Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene |
| Device class | Class 2 |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.5000 |
| Establishment | Manufacturer |
| 510(k) | K223822 |
| Record published | 2023-08-31 |
| Record revised | 2025-12-18 (version 5) |
Specifications
| MRI safety | MR Safe |
|---|---|
| Supplied sterile | Yes |
| Single use | Yes |
| Prescription | Prescription only |
| Label carries | lot or batch number, expiry date |
| Packaging | Pack of 12, pack of 6 |
Catalogue Numbers
| Catalogue number | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AB-150T-1B | In distribution | |
| AB-021R-1B | In distribution | |
| AB-250T-0W | In distribution | |
| AB-200R-1B | In distribution | |
| AB-200R-1W | In distribution | |
| AB-150T-2B | In distribution | |
| AB-150T-1W | In distribution | |
| AB-200R-2W | In distribution | |
| AB-021R-2B | In distribution | |
| AB-150T-2W | In distribution | |
| AB-200R-2B | In distribution | |
| AB-150T-0B | In distribution | |
| AB-250T-0B | In distribution | |
| AB-150T-0W | In distribution |
Same Product Code
| Product | Sold by | Catalogue numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Premicron | B Braun Surgical SA | 1,377 |
| Deknatel | Teleflex Medical LLC | 1,198 |
| FlexiGRAFT® | LifeNet Health | 992 |
| DemeBOND | Demetech Corp. | 939 |
| Ti-Cron | Covidien LP | 482 |
| HS FIber | Riverpoint Medical LLC | 413 |
| Ethibond Excel | Ethicon, Inc. | 383 |
| Arthrex® | Arthrex, Inc. | 307 |
| Dagrofil | B Braun Surgical SA | 195 |
| WEGO-Polyester Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture With Needle | Foosin Medical Supplies Inc.ltd | 175 |
| Cardioxyl ® | Peters Surgical | 162 |
| Silkam | B Braun Surgical SA | 150 |
Showing 12 of 275. All products under Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene
510(K) Clearances
| Clearance | Decision date |
|---|---|
| K223822 | 2023-06-02 |
PMA Approvals
A premarket approval is the full Class III route, granted on clinical evidence rather than on equivalence to an existing device. It is the highest regulatory bar a device of this type can clear.
| PMA number | Decision | Trade name | Approved to |
|---|---|---|---|
| N16374 | 1986-01-23 | PROLENE*POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE NONABSORBABLE SURG. S | Ethicon, Inc. |
| P810028 | 1984-12-17 | DEKLENE(TM) | Deknatel, Inc. |
| N17825 | 1981-09-24 | SURGILENE | Davis & Geck, Inc. |
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