Optilene? Non ? Absorbable Sutures

Optilene? Non – Absorbable Sutures
Optilene? is a sterile non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture made of polypropylene and polyethylene. Available in blue for a better visibility. Optilene? is offered with RacePack? and LongPack? packaging presentations to reduce the memory effect. Other special presentations, including PremiPatch? PTFE pledgets, are also available.
Indications

? Cardiovascular surgery

? Neurosurgery

? Ophthalmology

? Microsurgery

? General soft tissue approximation
Advantages

? Top level consistent tensile strength

? Excellent surface and smoothness

? Controlled knot run down

? Small tissue drag; Re-engineered

elasticity

? Controlled suture elongation Increased

pliability

? Good handling and knot tightness

? Improved thread visibility

? Low memory effect

? CV Pass and CV Pass Easy Black needles