Suture Guide Fork, 250 mm

## Overview

The Suture Guide Fork is a suture guide fork used to guide and hold sutures during placement. This listing represents a single catalog item supplied under one Aesculap reference. It is classified under Suture and Ligature Instruments › Suture Guide Fork and is intended for use by trained surgical and clinical personnel. All specifications below are taken directly from the manufacturer catalog; characteristics that are not stated in the catalog are omitted rather than assumed.

## Instrument Class and Clinical Role

Suture guide forks are used to guide, hold and route sutures during placement, keeping threads organised and under control within the field. Instruments of this class are described by their length and tip configuration.

## Design and Configuration

All items in this listing share a total length of 250 mm.

## Technical Specifications

The following specifications are recorded for this listing. Instrument Type: Suture Guide Fork. Category: Suture and Ligature Instruments. Subcategory: Suture Guide Fork. Length: 250 mm. Family ID: FAM-000025.

## Applications

Consistent with its design as a suture guide fork used to guide and hold sutures during placement, the Suture Guide Fork is applied in general open surgical procedures. The scope described here is limited to the definitional function of the instrument class; the specific procedures, techniques and patient selection for which the instrument is appropriate are a matter of clinical judgement and institutional protocol and should be determined by the operating clinician. No performance, outcome or suitability claims are made beyond the instrument’s stated design.

## Material, Finish and Reprocessing

The manufacturer catalog data underlying this listing does not state the material, surface finish or reprocessing parameters for the item, and these are therefore not asserted here. Confirm material specifications, compatibility and validated reprocessing instructions with the supplier or manufacturer documentation before purchase or use.

## Procurement and Standardisation

Because every item is identified by a stable Aesculap catalog reference number, this listing supports consistent reordering and inventory standardisation across an operating department. Recording the pattern name together with the reference number allows procurement teams to match replacement stock to instruments already in service and to compare like-for-like items between suppliers. Availability, minimum order requirements and lead times are confirmed on inquiry.

## Ordering and Procurement

This item is ordered by its Aesculap catalog reference (OP396R). Pricing is not published on this platform, which operates on an inquiry (request-a-quote) basis. To proceed, request a quote or send an inquiry and our team will confirm current availability and lead times. This listing is intended for hospitals, surgical centers, procurement teams, distributors and dealers.