Technical Narrative
The TrippNT 54058 Extra Wide Slanted Suture Cart is the highest-capacity mobile suture cart in the TrippNT catalog — a 30″-wide, 58¾″-tall HDPE platform designed for high-volume OR suites, surgical centers, and sterile processing departments that stage 90 or more suture boxes simultaneously on a single mobile unit. Ten 45-degree angled shelves present up to 90 standard suture boxes at a label-forward angle across the full 30″ span, allowing the circulating nurse or suture tech to identify and retrieve any suture type by label and lot without lifting or moving adjacent boxes. The angled shelf geometry physically prevents boxes from sliding forward or off the shelf during transport between OR rooms and along corridor thresholds, eliminating the tipping and spilling failure mode of flat-shelf carts. A large lower bulk storage compartment stores additional suture box cases, irrigation fluid, or sterile kit supplies below the main display. Two built-in ergonomic handles — one at each side — enable single-operator repositioning.
At 30″ W x 58¾″ H x 19½″ D and 80 lb, the cart ships LTL fully assembled on 3-inch smooth-rolling casters (2 locking + 2 swivel) capable of navigating OR elevator gaps and floor thresholds. ½″ HDPE and ⅛″ ACP construction throughout. Backed by TrippNT’s 100% Lifetime Guarantee.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | ½″ White HDPE, ⅛″ ACP panels |
| Color/Finish | White |
| Shelf Count | 10 angled shelves |
| Shelf Angle | 45 degrees (label-forward, anti-slide) |
| Suture Box Capacity | Up to 90 standard suture boxes |
| Bulk Storage | Large lower compartment (open) |
| Handles | 2 built-in ergonomic side handles |
| Casters | 2 Locking + 2 Swivel 3-inch smooth-rolling |
| Top Style | Low-profile flat top |
| Product Dimensions (W x H x D) | 30″ x 58¾″ x 19½″ |
| Product Weight | 80 lb |
| Shipping Method | LTL |
| Shipping Carton (L x W x H) | 22″ x 23″ x 40″ |
| Shipping Weight | 105 lb |
| UPC | 785249461729 |
| HTS Code | 9403.70 |
| Country of Origin | United States — Kansas City, MO |
Laboratory and Clinical Applications
The 54058 is deployed in high-volume surgical and sterile supply environments requiring maximum-capacity mobile suture staging, including high-volume OR suite central suture carts for multi-room surgical departments (cardiac, orthopedic, general surgery), ambulatory surgery center central suture carts serving 4–8 OR rooms, sterile processing department suture pick-and-pack mobile staging for multi-case daily volumes, hospital central supply suture distribution carts, trauma center high-acuity suture staging for mass casualty preparedness, military and government surgical facility suture inventory carts, large veterinary surgical center suture staging, academic medical center residency program high-volume suture staging, and any OR or supply environment where a single mobile cart must present the complete suture inventory of 48–90 boxes simultaneously with label-forward access and secure anti-slide transport.
Product Documentation
Made in the U.S.A. & Lifetime Guarantee
Proudly manufactured in the United States by TrippNT. This suture cart is backed by a 100% Lifetime Guarantee, ensuring it is a permanent asset for your facility. Contact TrippNT at 1-800-874-7768 for institutional pricing and fleet programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 90-box Extra Wide 54058 compare to the 48-box narrow suture carts in the TrippNT line — what OR volume justifies the larger cart?
The narrow tall suture carts (53972, 54056) hold 48 boxes across 8–10 shelves at a 19″ width, suitable for single-room dedicated suture carts or departments running 2–4 OR rooms with limited suture variety programs. The 54058 at 30″ wide and 90-box capacity is the correct specification when: the department runs 5 or more concurrent OR rooms drawing from a shared central suture inventory; the suture program spans multiple specialties (cardiac, orthopedic, general, neuro) requiring simultaneous staging of diverse suture types; the OR manager wants to eliminate the workflow of a technician making multiple trips to a central supply room mid-case; or the sterile processing team stages next-day case picks on a single central cart. The break-even analysis is simple: if the narrow cart requires a second cart at the same position for full program coverage, the 54058 provides it on one footprint.
Do the 45-degree angled shelves accommodate all standard suture box formats, and what is the maximum suture box depth the shelves can hold without sliding?
The 45-degree angled shelves are designed for standard suture box formats from all major US manufacturers (Ethicon, Covidien/Medtronic, B. Braun, Teleflex). Standard suture boxes are typically 5″–9″ deep, 1½″–2½″ wide, and 1″–2″ tall; all of these formats rest securely on the angled shelf under gravity with the label face forward. The anti-slide geometry works for boxes up to approximately 10″ deep — beyond that depth, the box rear may overhang the shelf back edge, though this is not a standard suture box dimension. For very narrow suture individual packets (single-use ophthalmic or micro sutures), the angled shelf still provides secure staging when packets are grouped in a light secondary container or tray; loose individual micro-suture packets may not be stable on the angled shelf without grouping.