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SilkNoncapillary Silk has excellent handling and tying characteristics. Modern braiding technique provides a uniform smooth surface and a greater tensile strength. Available in black and white. |
 Permahand Silk™ *Sofsilk™ ** |
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* Comparable Ethicon™ material
** Comparable Syneture™ material
NylonThe monofilament Nylon is a polyamide suture with characteristic high tensile strength. The uniform smooth surface permits easy passage through tissue. Available in black, blue and clear. |
 Ethilon™ *Monosof™/Dermalon™ ** |
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Monofilament
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* Comparable Ethicon™ material
** Comparable Syneture™ material
Polyviolene™ /Braided Polyesterpoly (ethylene-terephthatate)The fine braiding of Polyester gives this material an excellent smoothness. Easy to handle, its uniform surface minimizes the trauma. Its high strength and good knot security provide long-term wound support. Available in green and white. |
 Mersilene™/Ethibond™ *Surgidac™/Ti-Cron™ ** |
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Braided
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* Comparable Ethicon™ material
** Comparable Syneture™ material
PolypropyleneInert, smooth, and easy to handle and knot securely, Polypropylene is our most versatile monofilament suture. Tensile strength is superior to other true monofilaments. In addition, a unique extruding technique ensures a uniformly round cross section and a strand that passes easily through tissue with better knot security with less throws. |
 Prolene™ *Surgipro™/Surgilene™ ** |
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