POLYPRO® Polypropylene Monofilament Non-Absorbable Suture
DESCRIPTION
Polypro® is a monofilament polypropylene nonabsorbable, 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
Polypro® 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 various lengths affixed to various needle types in one (1) dozen boxes. Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request.