Description

Brand: Ethicon
Material: Nylon (Polyamide Polymer)

Key Features

• Monofilament Construction: Designed as a single strand, providing smooth passage through tissue.
• Non-Absorbable: Ensures long-term durability, ideal for situations requiring prolonged tension.
• Minimal Tissue Reactivity: Reduces inflammatory response, enhancing healing.

Mechanical Properties

• Elongation at Break: 33%
• Elongation at Yield: 2.2%
• Tenacity: 0.0362 N/tex (0.410 g/denier)
• Yield Stress: 0.0896 N/tex (1.02 g/denier)
• Breaking Stress: 1.77 N/tex (20.0 g/denier)

These properties contribute to its strength and reliability in surgical applications.

Common Uses

• Long-term tissue closure
• Vessel anastomosis
• Permanent ligation of internal structures
• Closure of hernia fascial defects
• Tendon repair
• Bone anchoring

Advantages

• Higher Memory: Requires more knots for secure closure, providing tailored tension management.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for clinical scenarios where a non-absorbable, monofilament suture is preferred.

SUTURE ETHILON by Ethicon is crafted to meet the demanding needs of various surgical procedures, ensuring secure and effective wound management.