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Description
Characteristics
Indications
Contraindications
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Tensile Strength
Sterilization
Packaging
MONOSOF
TM
~DERMALON
TM
monofilament nylon sutures are inert,
nonabsorbables sterile surgical sutures composed of the long-chain
aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6.
The advanced extrusion process of the nylon molecule gives the suture:
Uniform diameter
Maximum flexibility of the strand
Excellent security with snug and
flattened knots
Minimal memory
Excellent and consistent knotting strength
MONOSOF
TM
~DERMALON
TM
monofilament nylon sutures are indicated
for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use
in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological surgery.
Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged
periods in vivo, nylon sutures should not be used where permanent retention
of tensile strength is required.
MONOSOF
TM
~DERMALON
TM
monofilament nylon sutures elicit a minimal
acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by gradual
encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue.
As with any nylon suture, though not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the
suture in-vivo may result in gradual loss of its tensile strength over time.
Ethylene oxide or gamma irradiation
MONOSOF
TM
~DERMALON
TM
monofilament nylon sutures are available either
undyed (clear) or dyed (black with Logwood extract or blue with FD&C No.
2 (DERMALON
TM
only), in sizes 2 (5 metric) through 11-0 (0.1 metric). The
sutures are supplied sterile, in pre-cut lengths, non-needled or affixed to
needles using both permanent and removable needle attachment techniques;
in one, two, and three dozen box quantities.
MONOSOF
TM
~
DERMALON
TM
SUTURE
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