Product Characteristics

Description

Physical material

Nylon

Construction

Monofilament

Absorbable/ Non-absorbable

Non-Absorbable

Coating

None

Colours

Dyed - Blue

Available size range

USP ‘3’ through to 4/0

Tensile strength

Will probably be a gradual loss over years due to encapsulation and hydrolysis

Handling

• Passes easily through tissue
• Good knot tying ability
• Good handling properties

Absorption time

Non-Absorbable

Indications

• Skin closure
• Ligation