Product Code 12: Polypropylene Suture
Brand Name : SYNTHALIN
Product Description
SYNTHALIN (Polypropylene Sutures) (clear or pigmented) are non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is pigment blue to enhance visibility. SYNTHALIN Polypropylene Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures.
- Type :Monofilament
- Material :Polypropylene, a polymer of propylene
- Color :Blue
- Tissue reaction :Minimal
- Absorption :Non absorbable
- Tensile Strength :Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying, Minimum tissue reaction
- USP Range :10/0 - 2
- Sterilization :EO (Ethylene Oxide)
- Needle Type :Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point
- Packing :In aluminium foil packages/ Medical Grade ETO Pouches with or without needle
Characteristics Of Polypropylene Suture:
- High tensile strength, non absorbable
- Resistance to repeated bending
- Synthetic
- Monofilament with microscopic Uniform diameter
- Pliability and softness
- Hermetically sealed packing
Benefits Of Polypropylene Suture:
- Excellent and permanent tissue support
- Use in cardiovascular surgery (heart prosthesis or vascular anastomosis)
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Soft passage through the tissues without sawing,tissue drag and trauma.Absence of capillarity (no support of bacterial growth)Excellent knot tie down
- Good handling properties, Easy and secure knotting
- Guaranteed seal and product sterility
Indication Of Polypropylene Suture:
General soft tissue closing and/or ligation especially in General surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Ophthalmic surgery
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Cardiovascular surgery, Neurosurgery
- Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required.
- Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).
- In the region of infected wounds Known sensitivities or allergies to
- collagen or chromium
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Needle Length |
Needle Description |
Suture Length |
Suture Size In USP |
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6-0 (0.7) |
5-0 (1) |
4-0 (1.5) |
3-0 (2) |
2-0 (3) |
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12 mm |
3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting |
45 cm |
OS 878 |
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70 cm |
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OS 880 |
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16 mm |
3/8 Circle Round Bodied |
70 cm |
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OS 881 |
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16 mm |
1/2 Circle Cutting |
70 cm |
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OS 870 |
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16 mm |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
70 cm |
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OS 849 |
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17 mm double Needle |
1/2 Circle Taper Cutting |
70 cm |
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OS 835 |
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20 mm |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
70 cm |
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OS 887 |
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22 mm |
3/8 Circle Cutting |
80 cm |
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OS 081 |
OS 017 |
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25 mm |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
90 cm |
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OS 825 |
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25 mm double needle |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
70 cm |
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OS 882 |
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Needle Length |
Needle Description |
Suture Length |
Suture Size In USP |
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2-0 (3) |
1-0 (3.5) |
1 (4) |
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25 mm |
1/2 Circle Taper Cutting |
70 cm |
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OS 805 |
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25 mm double needle |
1/2 Circle Taper Cutting |
90 cm |
OS 877 |
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26 mm double needle |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
90 cm |
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OS 824 |
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30 mm |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
90 cm |
OS 841 |
OS 842 |
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30 mm heavy |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
90 cm |
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OS 830 |
OS 840 |
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40 mm heavy |
1/2 Circle Round Bodied |
100 cm |
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OS 843 |
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45 mm heavy |
1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting |
100 cm |
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OS 883 |
