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POLYPRO
Polypropylene Monofilament
Non-Absorbable Suture
803 NE 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232 USA
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fax
www.cpmedical.com
503 232-1555
503 230-9993
INDICATIONS
Polypro® polypropylene suture is indicated for use in
general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation,
including use is cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and
neurological surgery.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of this suture is contraindicated on patients with
known sensitivities or allergies to its components.
TENSILE STRENGTH
Polypro® polypropylene sutures are nonabsorbable; no
significant change in strength retention is known to
occur in vivo.
COLOR
Blue
PACKAGING
Polypro® is available in USP sizes 10-0 through 5
(metric sizes 0.2-7). Polypro® is available with needles
in one dozen boxes. Three dozen suture boxes
available on customer request.
DESCRIPTION
Polypro® is a monofilament polypropylene
nonabsorbable, sterile surgical suture, composed of a
strand of polypropylene, a synthetic linear Polyolefin.
Polypropylene sutures are dyed blue.
CHARACTERISTICS
Polypropylene exhibits:
• Uniform diameter of the suture
• Maximum flexibility of the strand
• Excellent security with snug and flattened knots
• Minimal memory and reduced fraying
• Consistent knot strength
CP MEDICAL
ETHICON
COVIDIEN
SHARPOINT / LOOK
Prolene^
Surgipro/Surgilene^^
Polypropylene
^trademark of
Ethicon Inc
^^trademark of
Covidien
POLYPRO®
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