Polypropylene Monofilament Non-Absorbable Suture

DESCRIPTION

Polypro® is a monofilament polypropylene non-absorbable, 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

TENSILE STRENGTH

Polypropylene sutures are nonabsorbable; no significant change in strength retention is known to occur in vivo.

COLOR

Blue

PACKAGING

Polypro® is available in various USP sizes.

Polypro® is supplied in a wide range of lengths affixed to a diverse assortment of needle types in one dozen boxes. Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request.