Ethilon Suture is nonabsorbable, sterile surgical monofilament suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6. Ethilon Suture is dyed black to enhance visibility in tissue. ETHILON Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
Features/Benefits:
½ circle taper point
Physical material: polyamide polymer and nylon 6
Construction: monofilament
Non-absorbable
Tensile strength (wound support): long term wound support
Tensile strength retention in tissue: non-absorbable, but loses about 10 – 15% strength per year
Absorption time: degrades at a rate of about of approximately 10 – 15% per year
Frequent uses: skin closure, retention, plastic surgery, ophthalmology and microsurgery
Specifications:
Needle Length: 31mm
Length: 100cm
Colour: black
Gauge: 1-4
UOM: box/12
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