NON-ABSORB, MONO, UNCOATED
Dafilon® |
Maintain tensile strength indefinitely in tissues. |
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TYPE |
MONOFILAMENT |
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COLOUR |
BLUE/UNDYED / BLACK |
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RAW MATERIAL |
POLYAMIDE |
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COATING |
UNCOATED |
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USP Sizes |
11/0 TO 5 |
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METRIC Sizes |
0.1 UP TO 5 |
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PERMANENT |
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INDICATIONS |
Closure of superficial wounds & plastic surgery. Black / for microsurgical & ophthalmic purposes. As with any nylon suture, though not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis may result in gradual loss of its tensile strength over time. |
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ADVANTAGES |
Flexible, easy to handle and tie. Smooth passage through tissue. Excellent histocompatibility. Good knot tensile strength. The knot sits very well. |
Optilene® |
Good handling / endorsed by Cardiothoracic Surgeons |
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TYPE |
MONOFILAMENT |
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COLOUR |
BLUE (better visibility) |
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RAW MATERIAL |
POLYPROPYLENE + POLYESTER |
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COATING |
UNCOATED |
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USP Sizes |
10/0 UP TO 2 |
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METRIC Sizes |
0.2 UP TO 5 |
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PERMANENT |
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INDICATIONS |
Cardiac, Vascular, Plastic & reconstructive surgery, Microsurgery & Gastrointestinal surgery. Neurosurgery. Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous) |
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ADVANTAGES |
Superior smoothness & smaller tissue drag than polypropylene sutures. Controlled knot run-down. Reliable tensile strength. Improved thread visibility for enhanced visual comfort. Lower memory effect than the market standard. High thread pig-tailing resistance. RacePack/LongPack packaging reduce memory. Reengineered pliability for good touch & controlled suture elongation in microsurgery sizes. |
