Non Absorbable Polypropylene Sutures
Type
Monofilament
Composition
Polypropylene , a polymer of propylene
Coating
None
Color
Blue
Tissue reaction
Moderate
Absorption
Non absorbable
Distinctive characteristics
Low tissue reaction .
Ldeal biocompatibility .
Excellent knot security .
Excellent and permanent tissue support .
Good handling proprieties .
Smooth passage through the tissues .
Absence of capillarity ( no support of bacterial growth)
Indications
General soft tissue closing and / or ligation.
Especially in
General surgery
Cardiovascular surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmic surgery
Plastic syrgery
Skin closure
Gastrointestinal surgery
Orthopaedics
Gynaecology
Obstetrics
Microsurgery
Hernias
Packaging
SURLENE is available in USP sizes 6/0 through 1 (metric sizes 0.7-4.0) .
SURLENE is available with needles in one dozen boxes .
Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request .