DESCRIPTION: DAYLON is a synthetic, non-absorbable sterile surgical monofilament suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers polyamide. DAYLON is available black (Logwood Hematein black) in microsizes USP 11/0 (EP 0.1) -USP 8/0 (EP 0.4) and blue (FD&C Blue 2) in sizes USP 6/0 (EP 0.7) to USP 2 (EP 5).

DAYLON meets all requirements for non-absorbable surgical sutures specified by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).

INTENDED PURPOSE: DAYLON is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in ophthalmic, neurological, and cardiovascular surgery. DAYLON can also be used as holding sutures and for marking purposes. Fine sizes of DAYLON USP 11/0 to USP 8/0 (EP 0.1 - 0.4) are particularly suitable for microsurgery and ophthalmic surgery.

DAYLON, surgical sutures are single-use devices.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARASTERISTICS: DAYLON suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While polyamide is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the suture in vivo may result in gradual loss of its tensile strength over time.

CLINICAL BENEFIT: DAYLON sutures are used to approximate tissues when used for suturing open wounds hence limiting infection and elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue. DAYLON sutures are also used as a fixation system for soft tissues or other devices. Its pliability and low tendency to swell makes DAYLON very suitable for all types of skin suturing.

DESCRIPTION: Silk yarn is an unabsorbable, sterile surgical thread obtained from an organic protein called fibroin. This protein is obtained from the Bombyx mori (B. Mori) Silkworm, a domesticated species of the Bombycidae family. Silk yarns are processed to be cleaned of natural oils and adhesives.

SILK is black in color (Hematein Logwood black) and covered with silicone.

Raw (Virgin) Silk yarn is available in USP 8/0 (EP 0.4) in twisted and blue color (Methylene Blue).

SILK meets all requirements for non-absorbable surgical sutures as determined by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).

PURPOSE OF USE: SILK is generally used for soft tissue proximity and/or ligation, including the use of ophthalmic and cardiovascular surgery.

It is disposable only.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: Silk yarn leads to an acute inflammation reaction in the tissue, and then to the gradual encapsulation of the strand with connective tissue fiber. Although the silk threads are not absorbed, the deterioration of the silk fibers in the body (in vivo) over time can cause the yarn strength to be gradually lost.

CLINICAL BENEFIT: When used to suture open wounds, silk sutures are used to bring tissues closer, limiting infection and providing as minimal tissue inflammation as possible.

SILK sutures are also used as a fixation system for soft tissues or other devices.

DESCRIPTION: POLITER® is a braided, non-absorbable, silicone coated, sterile surgical suture made of polyester (Polyethylene terephthalate). The suture is prepared by braiding very fine filaments and then by coating with silicone mixture. POLITER® is dyed green (D & C Green No 6) for higher visibility. Some combinations are also available as undyed. Pledgets, as accessories to sutures, are non-absorbable, undyed fabric precut pieces made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). POLITER® meets all requirements for non-absorbable surgical sutures specified by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).

INTENDED PURPOSE: POLITER® is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in cardiovascular, orthopedic, general, neurological and ophthalmic surgery procedures. Pledget use is limited to cardiovascular surgery as a pad between the suture area and the tissue surface to increase the load bearing area.

POLITER® surgical sutures and pledgets are single-use devices.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARASTERISTICS: POLITER® elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, followed by a gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. Implantation studies in animals show no significant decline in polyester suture strength over time. Both polyester fiber suture material and coating are pharmacologically inert.

CLINICAL BENEFIT: POLITER® sutures approximate soft tissues when used for suturing wounds hence limiting infection and/or used for ligation in general soft tissue operations including cardiovascular and neurological procedures.

POLITER® aims to evoke minimal inflammatory response in tissue while improving the wound healing properties and ensures an effective wound closure by maintaining tensile strength indefinitely.

DESCRIPTION: PROPİLEN is a synthetic, non-absorbable, inert sterile surgical monofilament suture. It is composed of isotactic polypropylene polymer of high molecular weight. PROPİLEN is dyed blue (Copper Phtalocyanine blue) for higher visibility. Some combinations are also available as undyed. PROPILEN is also available with PTFE (polytetrafluoro-ethylene) pledgets for use as a pad between the suture and the tissue surface to increase the load-bearing area. PROPİLEN complies with the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture (except for occasional slight oversize in diameter for USP 7/0 (EP 0.5) and 6/0 (EP 0.7) gauges).

INTENDED PURPOSE: PROPİLEN is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in cardiovascular, plastic and reconstructive, ophthalmic and neurological surgery. PROPİLEN surgical sutures are single-use devices.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARASTERISTICS: PROPİLEN suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. PROPİLEN is not absorbed, nor is it subject to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes.

CLINICAL BENEFIT: PROPİLEN sutures are used to approximate tissues when used for suturing open wounds hence limiting infection and elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue. PROPİLEN sutures are also used as a fixation system for soft tissues or other devices. PROPİLEN is not absorbed, nor is it subject to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes.

As a monofilament, PROPİLEN, resists involvement in infection and has been successfully employed in contaminated and infected wounds to eliminate or minimize later sinus formation and suture extrusion The lack of adherence to tissues has facilitated the use of PROPİLEN as a pull-out suture.

DESCRIPTION: Trofilen is a synthetic, non-absorbable sterile surgical monofilament suture. It is made of an biologically inert polymer Polyvinylidene flouride (PVDF). Trofilen is dyed blue (Copper Phtalocyanine blue) for higher visibility. Trofilen meets all requirements for non-absorbable surgical sutures specified by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).

INTENDED PURPOSE: Trofilen is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological surgery and plastic surgery.

Single use only.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARASTERISTICS: Trofilen suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. Trofilen is not absorbed, nor is it subject to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes. Due to its biological inertness, Trofilen is recommended for use where the least possible suture reaction is desired. As a monofilament, it has been successfully employed in surgical wounds which subsequently become infected or contaminated where it can minimize later sinus formation and suture extrusion.

CLINICAL BENEFIT: Trofilen sutures are used to approximate tissues when used for suturing open wounds hence limiting infection. Trofilen sutures are also used as a fixation system for soft tissues or other devices. Trofilen is not absorbed, nor is it subject to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes. The lack of adherence to tissues has facilitated the use of Trofilen as a pull-out suture.

DESCRIPTION: daxton®-D is a non-absorbable, sterile surgical monofilament suture, composed of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), with chemical formula (C2F4)n. PTFE suture has nonporous structure.

 daxton®-D is natural (undyed) and is white. 

daxton®-D PTFE (non-porous) Suture complies with the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture. 

INTENDED PURPOSE: daxton®-D is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in cardiovascular surgery and dura mater repair. daxton®-D surgical sutures are single-use devices 

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARASTERISTICS: daxton®-D suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. PTFE is not absorbed, nor is it subject to degradation or weakening by the action of tissue enzymes 

CLINICAL BENEFIT: daxton®-D ensures secure approximation and/or ligation in general soft tissue operations including cardiovascular surgery and dura mater repair. daxton®-D aims to evoke inflammatory response in tissue as minimal as possible.