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Nylon Suture
Nylon is non-resorbable monofilament suture made from polyamide 6.6 and 6.6. Nylon is particularly suited for
micro-surgery because of its consistent tensile strength, smooth and even surface, and its good knotting properties.
| Structure of thread | synthetic, monofile |
| Absorption time | non-absorbable |
| Metric | 0,01 to 4,0 complies 0,001 mm to 0,400 mm |
| USP | 12-0 to 1 |
| Colour | black colored |
Silk Suture
Silk is weaved out of the silk spider´s cocoon and is as a result a natural non-resorbent material.
It guarantees, thanks to a special weaving technique a strong non-tearable and an evenly distributed structure.
| Structure of thread | natural, woven |
| Absorption time | non-absorbable |
| Metric | 0,5 to 3,5 complies 0,05 mm to 0,350 mm |
| USP | 8-0 to 0 |
| Colour | black or blue colored |
PGA (Polyglycolic acid)
PGA (Polyglycolic acid) is a braided synthetic absorbable polyfilament made of polyglycolic acid and
coated with N-Laurin and L-Lysine, which render the suture extremely smooth, soft and knot safe.
| Structure of thread | synthetic, multifile |
| Absorption time | 14 days, 50?% tearing strength |
| Metric | 0,7 to 4 complies 0,07 mm to 0,4 mm |
| USP | 6-0 to 2 |
| Colour | violet |
Polyester Suture
Polyester is a multifile, non-absorbable surgical suture material. Polyester slips cleanly and
evenly through tissue. Due to its high tearing strength, polyester prevents dehiscences.
| Structure of thread | synthetic, multifile |
| Absorption time | non-absorbable |
| Metric | 1,0 to 6,0 complies 0,100 mm to 0,600 mm |
| USP | 5-0 to 5 |
| Colour | green or white? colored |
Polypropylene Suture
Polypropylene is a non-resorbent monofile suture with a smooth pore free surface.
Thus when it comes to sewing polypropylene slips neatly and evenly through muscle tissue.
Furthermore as a result of it´s non-hydrolytic nature, it is particularly suitable for absorbent and permanent stitches.
| Structure of thread | synthetic, monofile |
| Absorption time | non-absorbable |
| Metric | 0,2 to 3,5 complies 0,02 mm to 0,350 mm |
| USP | 10-0 to 0 |
| Colour | black or blue colored |