SS1012 – Polypropylene Suture

Monofilament Polypropylene Non-Absorbable surgical suture USP.

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Description

Polypropylene Suture
Polypropylene Suture is non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. Polypropylene Suture is pigment blue to enhance visibility.
Polypropylene Suture indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures.
Specifications of Polypropylene Suture

Type Monofilament
Material Polypropylene, A Polymer Of Propylene
Color Blue
Tissue Reaction Minimal
Absorption Non Absorbable
Tensile Strength Excellent Tensile Strength, Excellent Knot Tying, Minimum Tissue Reaction
USP Range 10/0 – 2
Sterilization EO (Ethylene Oxide)
Needle Type Round Bodied, Cutting Edge, Taper Point, Straight, Blunt Point
Packing Medical Grade ETO Pouches With Or Without Needle

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
1. High tensile strength, non absorbable
2. Resistance to repeated bending
3. Synthetic
4. Monofilament with microscopic Uniform diameter
5. Pliability and softness
6. Hermetically sealed packing

BENEFITS OF POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE
1. Excellent and permanent tissue support
2. Use in cardiovascular surgery (heart prosthesis or vascular anastomosis)
3. Minimal tissue reaction
4. Soft passage through the tissues without sawing,tissue drag and trauma.Absence of capillarity (no support of bacterial growth)Excellent knot tie down
5. Good handling properties, Easy and secure knotting
6. Guaranteed seal and product sterility

INDICATION
General soft tissue closing and/or ligation especially in General surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Ophthalmic surgery

CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Cardiovascular surgery, Neurosurgery
2. Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required.
3. Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).
4. In the region of infected wounds Known sensitivities or allergies to
5. collagen or chromium

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