New Technology

Quill^™ SRS wound closure

The Quill™ SRS is a revolutionary concept in wound closure that harnesses advanced technology for greater accuracy, faster procedures and better results.

About the Quill™ Self-Retaining System (SRS)

Because the Quill™ SRS is knot-less, many of the drawbacks associated with knot-tying are reduced or eliminated. Some potential benefits may include:

• Decreases procedural time by eliminating knots, providing interrupted security at running speed.
• Enables surgeons to have greater control for tissue approximation, with continuous controlled tension at each bite.
• Eliminates need for "third hand".
• Improves cosmesis by offering controlled tension to reduce scarring potential.
• Reduces ischemic demands on the tissue, minimizing the risk of dehiscence (wound re-opening).
• Provides procedural enabling applications including tension support to facilitate wound closure.

How Quill™ SRS works

• Quill™ SRS works by approximating tissues through bidirectional fixation.
• Bidirectional barbs pull through tissue in one direction and catch in another.
• Forces are distributed across multiple barbs, distributing tension within the wound.
• The knotless self-anchoring system:
  • Increases efficiency
  • Enhances wound closure

Where Quill™ SRS works

Primary closure

• Deep subcuticular: Quill™ SRS can be used to close the deep subcuticular layer with a subcuticular suturing technique.
• Deeper layers: Quill™ SRS can also be used to close tissue in deeper layers with a helical suturing technique.

Wound-tension support

• Using a straight Keith needle, Quill™ SRS can be used to approximate tissue prior to primary closure, therby relieving tension within the wound.