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Summary Product Details Literature Instructions for Use Frequently Asked Questions Gelweave™ Aortic Arch Designs 1. Can Gelweave™ be used without a cautery? Cauteries are commonly used to tailor grafts for specific patient needs. Due to the perpendicular arrangement of the polyester yarns within all woven products, this type of structure is more prone to fraying when cut with scissors. This characteristic may reduce suture retention. The unique twill woven structure of Gelweave™ reduces the degree of fraying, leading to improved suture retention. However, as with all woven products the use of a cautery is still recommended. In common with other textile grafts, its immersion in saline immediately prior to use, will prevent focal burning that may result during cauterisation.