Surgical Specialties Sutures Loo J8617N

Polypropylene Suture, Monofilament, Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, 18"/45cm, 13mm, 3/8 Circle

Surgical Specialties Polypropylene / Undyed Non-Absorbable Monofilament Suture has superior tensile strength compared to other monofilaments. In addition, a unique extruding technique ensures a uniformly round cross section and a strand that passes easily through tissue and is easy to handle.

Polypropylene is not absorbed, nor is any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo.

Polypropylene is indicated for use in

• General and skin closures
• Abdominoplasty
• Plication
• Neurosurgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Microsurgery

The Sharpoint PLUS 3\8 circle curvature precision conventional cutting needles are designed for optimal consistent performance. Each needle is forged from a proprietary stainless steel alloy for maximum strength, ductility and hardness and manufactured with German-designed robotics to ensure precise quality, honed edges and repeatability.

Essentially comparable to Prolene and Surgipro / Surgilene suture.