Atlas's Polypropylene Sutures (clear or pigmented) are non-absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. These sutures are available in pigmented blue to enhance visibility during surgical procedures. Atlas's Polypropylene Sutures are highly regarded for their superior tensile strength, excellent knot-tying capabilities, and minimal tissue reaction, making them an ideal choice for various surgical applications, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
Non-Absorbable Sutures
| PROPERTY |
DESCRIPTION |
| Type |
Monofilament |
| Material |
Polypropylene, a polymer of propylene |
| Color |
Clear or pigmented blue |
| Absorption |
Non-absorbable |
| Tensile Strength |
Excellent tensile strength, excellent knot-tying capabilities, minimal tissue reaction |
| USP Range |
10/0-2 |
| Sterilization |
EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Needle Type |
Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
| Packing |
In aluminium foil packaging/medical grade ETO pouches with or without needle |
| CHARACTERISTIC |
| High tensile strength, non-absorbable |
| Resistance to repeated bending |
| Synthetic |
| Monofilament with microscopic uniform diameter |
| Pliability and softness |
| Hermetically sealed packing |
| BENEFITS |
| Excellent and permanent tissue support |
| Use in cardiovascular surgery (heart prosthesis or vascular anastomosis) |
| Minimal tissue reaction |
| Soft passage through tissues without sawing, tissue drag, and trauma |
| Absence of capillarity (no support of bacterial growth) |
| Excellent knot tie-down |
| Good handling properties, easy and secure knotting |
| Guaranteed seal and product sterility |
| INDICATIONS |
| General soft tissue closing and/or ligation, especially in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, urology, ophthalmic surgery |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
| Cardiovascular surgery |
| Neurosurgery |
| Being absorbable, not to use when an extended wound support is required |
| Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g., compromised immune system) |
| In the region of infected wounds or known sensitivities or allergies to collagen or chromium |
