Sutures
Manufactured by Meril
Superior Sutures
Uniplex distributes a range of quality sutures manufactured by the global organisation Meril. Meril is an innovative, state-of-the-art company with products being used for surgery in over 100 countries. A collaboration between the two companies has led to Uniplex distributing 10 brands from Meril’s absorbable and non-absorbable range of sutures, including antibacterial sutures
Stronger, Sharper Sutures
Meril's sutures are made from 300 series stainless steel, giving a stronger, sharper needle
Square Body Design
A square body design allows for a firm grip, which can prevent suture slippages
Over 1000 combinations
Meril have a vast portfolio consisting on absorbable and non absorbable sutures
Multi Stroke technology
Each suture is swaged using multi stroke technology to reduce sutures snapping
Absorbable Sutures
Five absorbable suture brands manufactured by Meril, including antibacterial sutures
Mitsu™ – Polyglactin 910
Mitsu™ is a mid-term absorbable braided and coated synthetic suture made of poly (glycolide-co-l-lactide) (90/10). Mitsu™ degrades by hydrolysis and assures predictable and reliable absorption. Made from a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% lactide, Mitsu™ (Polyglactin 910) suture is available as dyed and undyed. The suture coating is a mixture composed of a copolymer of glycolide and lactide (Polyglactin 370) and a calcium stearate
Properties
– Retention of 75% knot tensile strength after 14 days
– Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 21 days
– Complete mass absorption within 56 to 70 days
Indications
– Gastrointestinal procedures
– Gynaecology & Obstetric procedures
– Ophthalmic procedures
– Orthopaedic procedures
– Urology procedures
– Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
– Ligatures
Advantages
– Smooth knot run-down/knot slide
– Gentle knot repositioning
– Excellent knot security
– Minimal inflammatory reaction
Product Overview
Structure: Multifilament & braided
Colour: Dyed & undyed
Chemical Composition: Poly (glycolide-co-l-lactide 90/10)
Sizes USP: Dyed – 8/0 – 2, Undyed – 6/0 – 2
Mitsu FST™ – Polyglactin 910 Fast
Mitsu FST™ is a short-term absorbable braided and coated synthetic suture made of poly (glycolide0-co-l-lactide)(90/10) that achieves complete mass absorption within 40-42 days. Mitsu FST™ degrades by hydrolysis and assures predictable and reliable absorption. Mitsu FST™ contains only FDA approved colour additives. The suture coating is a mixture composed of copolymer of glycolide and lactide (polyglactin 370) and calcium stearate
Properties
– Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 5 days
– Complete mass absorption within 40 to 42 days
Indications
– Gynaecology & Obstetric procedures
– Ophthalmic procedures
– Odontology procedures
– Urology procedures
– Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
– Ligatures
Advantages
– High initial tensile strength
– Predictable and constant degradation rate
– Excellent handling properties
– Excellent knot security
– Quick mass absorption
Product Overview
Structure: Multifilament & braided
Colour: Undyed
Chemical Composition: Poly (glycolide-co-l-lactide 90/10)
Sizes USP: Undyed – 6/0 to 2
Mitsu AB™ – Polyglactin 910 coated in Triclosan
Mitsu AB™ minimises the risk of suture-induced surgical site infections by inhibiting colonisation of pathogens. Mitsu AB™ is a mid-term absorbable braided synthetic suture made of poly(glycolide-co-l-lactide) (90/10) coated with Triclosan, an antibacterial. It degrades by hydrolysis and assures predictable and reliable absorption
Properties
– Retention of 75% knot tensile strength after 14 days
– Complete mass absorption within 56 to 70 days
Indications
– Used for general soft tissue approximation
– Ligatures
Advantages
– Antibacterial wound closure
– Smooth knot run-down/knot slide
– Gentle knot repositioning
– Excellent knot security
– Minimal inflammatory reaction
Product Overview
Structure: Multifilament & braided
Colour: Undyed
Chemical Composition: Poly (glycolide-co-l-lactide 90/10)
Filaxyn™ – Polydioxanone
Filaxyn™ monofilament synthetic absorbable suture is composed of poly (p-dioxanone). These sutures are used when prolonged wound support (up to 42 days) is desirable and the surgeon’s preference is an absorbable suture
Properties
– Retention of 60% knot tensile strength after 28 days
– Complete mass absorption within 180 to 210 days
Indications
– When prolonged wound support is desirable
– Abdominal wall closure
– Orthopaedic procedures
– pediatric sternum closure
– Oncological procedures
Advantages
– High initial tensile strength
– Predictable absorption
– Prolonged wound support
– Smooth passage through tissue
– Minimal tissue reaction
Product Overview
Structure: Monofilament
Colour: Dyed
Chemical Composition: Poly (p-dioxanone)
Sizes USP: 6/0 – 2
Filapron™ – Polyglecaprone 25
Filapron™ (Polyglecaprone 25) is a dyed/undyed short-term synthetic absorbable monofilament suture composed of poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone). Filapron™ offers excellent knot handling properties and high knot security
Properties
– Retention of 60-90% knot tensile strength after 7 days
– Complete mass absorption within 90 to 110 days
Indications
– When short term wound support is desirable
– Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
– Ligatures
Advantages
– High initial tensile strength
– Short-term absorption profile
– Superior handling features
Product Overview
Structure: Monofilament
Colour: Dyed & Undyed
Chemical Composition: Poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone) PGCL
Sizes USP: Undyed – 6/0 to 1
Sharper, Stronger Needles
Meril Sutures come with sharper and stronger needles (300 series stainless steel) specifically designed to meet the ever growing needs in all surgical procedures
Every Meril needle is swaged using Multi Stroke Technology (MST) and tested for a needle pull check. Meril’s needles come with a high penetration coating and a square body design for a firm grip
Non-absorbable Sutures
Five non-absorbable suture brands manufactured by Meril
Filasilk™ – Silk
Filasilk™ is a non-absorbable braided and coated suture, made of natural silk filaments. Filasilk™ is basically indicated for applications where a surgical practice is to employ non-absorbable suture material. Filasilk™ is available in black
Indications
– General surgery
– Skin closure
– Oral surgery
– Ophthalmic procedures
– Ligatures
Advantages
– Excellent handling properties
– Good knot security
Product Overview
Structure: Braided
Colour: Black
Origin: Silkworm larval cocoons
Sizes USP: Black – 8/0 to 2
Filamide™ – Nylon
Filamide™ is a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polyamide 6 and polyamide 6.6 (dyed black). Filamide™ black is used for microsurgical and ophthalmic purposes
Indications
– Skin closure
– Plastic and reconstructive procedures
– Microsurgery procedures
– Ophthalmic procedures
Advantages
– Flexible, easy to handle and tie
– Smooth passage through tissue
– Excellent histocompatibility
Product Overview
Structure: Monofilament
Colour: Black
Chemical composition: Polyamide 6 – 6.6
Sizes USP: Black – 10/0 to 2
Mericron XL™ – Polyester
Mericron XL™ polyester suture is a non-absorbable synthetic braided suture composed of poly (ethylene terephthalate). Its high-quality material combined with precise braiding mechanism nearly eliminates the occurrence of post-operative suture fragments in the tissue. Unlike absorbable and some non-absorbable sutures, Mericron XL™ polyester suture does not show any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo
Indications
– Cardiovascular procedures
– Ophthalmic procedures
– Neurological procedures
Advantages
– Smoother suture surface
– Less resistance to knot sliding
– Better strength
– Pliable structure
Product Overview
Structure: Braided
Colour: Green and white
Chemical composition: Polyethylene terephthalate
Sizes USP: Black – 6/0 to 5
Filaprop™ – Polypropylene
Filaprop™ polypropylene suture is a non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture made of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is pigmented blue to enhance visibility. Filaprop™ is also offered in less memory tray (LMT) as well as in long folders to avoid memory effect
Indications
– Skin closure
– Cardiovascular procedures
– Neurological procedures
– Ophthalmic procedures
Advantages
– Smooth passage through tissue
– Minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues
– Unsurpassed strength
– Optical elasticity and elongation properties
– Available in Less Memory Tray (LMT)
Product Overview
Structure: Monofilament
Colour: Blue
Chemical composition: Polypropylene
Sizes USP: Blue – 10/0 to 2
Meristeel™ – Steel
Meristeel™ is a non-absorbable monofilament suture made from 316LVM stainless steel. It is indicated for use in orthopaedic procedures and sternum closure in cardiovascular surgeries
Indications
– Orthopaedic procedures
– Sternum closure
Advantages
– Exceptional tensile strength
– Excellent tissue compatibility
Product Overview
Structure: Monofilament
Colour: Silver
Chemical composition: Stainless Steel
Sizes USP: Blue – 5 to 6
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