Propylax

Non-absorbable surgical sutures monoflament propylax suture

Description
Sterile monoflament prolypropylene suture.

Frequent applications
General closure, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, plastic & micro surgeries.

Synthetic
Elicits only minimal tissue reaction.

Color
Blue

Range
Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P) supplied as needled sutures.

Pliable
For easy knot tying.

Sterilisation
Ethylene oxide.

Monoflament
Smooth surface will not support bacterial growth.

Caution
Care should be taken to avoid damaging the surface of the material with surgical instruments, as this could lead to fracture of the material. As with other synthetic sutures, knot security requires the standard technique of square ties with additional throws as indicated by surgical circumstances and the experience of the operator.

Non-absorbable
Provides prolonged tensile strength retention in tissue, even in the presence of infection.

Exceptionally smooth
For easy passage through tissue.