Abstract: The present invention is directed to coated medical devices, such as implantable and coatable devices, such as sutures, with expanded antibacterial properties, handling, knot slide and in-situ performance and processes for their manufacture and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suturing system, comprising: an elongated flexible suture having a connecting end attached to a needle and an opposing free end, said suture co-packaged with a pierceable container containing a medicant solution. The invention further relates to a suturing system, comprising: an elongated flexible suture having a connecting end attached to a needle and an opposing free end, said suture co-packaged with a wicking medicant transfer sponge and a frangible container containing a liquid. In some embodiments, the invention relates to a suturing system, comprising: an elongated flexible suture having a connecting end attached to a needle and an opposing free end, said suture co-packaged with a medicant transfer sponge, said system further comprising a medicant dispenser container with a liquid.