Sutures

Mitsu FST – Polyglactin 910

MITSU FST ^TM  is a short-term absorbable braided and coated synthetic suture made of poly (glycolide-co-l-lactide)(90/10) that achieves complete mass absorption within 40 to 42 days. MITSU FST ^TM  degrades by hydrolysis and assures predictable and reliable absorption.  MITSU FST ^TM  (Polyglactin 910)  is available as dyed and undyed. MITSU FST ^TM  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 (e.g. episiotomy repair)
• Urology procedures
• Ophthalmic procedures (e.g. conjunctiva suturing)
• Odontology procedures (e.g. oral mucosa)
• Skin Closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures

Advantages

• High initial tensile strength
• Predictable and constant degradation rate
• Excellent knot security
• Excellent handling properties
• Quick mass absorption

Megasorb – Polyglycolic Acid

Megasorb^TM is a mid-term absorbable braided and coated synthetic suture made of Polyglycolic acid. Megasorb^TM degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption. Megasorb^TM  is coated with a mixture of Caprolactone and Calcium Stearate and is available in violet and also undyed.

Properties

• Retention of 70% knot tensile strength after 14 days
• Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 21 days
• Complete mass absorption within 60 to 90 days

Indications

• Gastrointestinal Procedures
• Gynaecology Procedures
• Ophthalmic Procedures
• Urology Procedures
• Skin Closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures

Advantages

• High initial tensile strength
• Excellent knot ability
• Excellent passage through tissue
• Easy handling

Megasorb Rapid – Polyglycolic Acid

Megasorb^TM is a short-term absorbable braided and coated synthetic suture made of Polyglycolic acid. Megasorb^TM degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption. Megasorb^TM  is coated with a mixture of Caprolactone and Calcium Stearate and is available in undyed.

Properties

• Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 7 days
• Complete mass absorption within 40 to 42 days

Indications

• Gynaecology / Obstetric Procedures
• Urology Procedures
• Ophthalmic Procedures
• Odontology Procedures
• Paediatric Procedures
• Skin Closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures

Advantages

• High initial tensile strength
• Predictable and constant degradation rate
• Good knot security
• Excellent handling properties
• Quick mass absorption

Filapron- Polyglecaprone 25

FILAPRON^TM (Polyglecaprone 25) is a dyed/undyed short-term synthetic absorbable monofilament suture composed of poly(glycolide-co-coprolactone).  FILAPRON^TM offers excellent 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 wound support is desirable
• Skin Closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures

Advantages

• Short-term absorption profile
• High knot pull tensile strength
• Superior handling features

Filaxyn- Polydioxanone

FILAXYN^TM 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
• paediatric sternum closure
• Oncological procedures

Advantages

• High initial tensile strength
• Predictable absorption
• Prolonged wound support
• Smooth passage through tissue
• Minimal tissue reaction

Filamide – Nylon

FILAMIDE^TM is a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polyamide 6 and polyamide 6.6 (dyed black). FILAMIDE^TM 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

Mericron XL – Polyester Suture

MERICRON XL^TM 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^TM polyester surgical 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

Filaprop – Polypropylene

FILAPROP^TM 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^TM is also offered in Less Memory Tray (LMT) as well as in long folders to avoid the memory effect.

Indications

• Skin Closure
• Cardiovascular Procedures
• Neurological Procedures
• Ophthalmic Procedures

Advantages

• Smooth passage through tissue
• Minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues
• unsurpassed strength
• Optimal elasticity and elongation properties
• Available in less memory tray

Meristeel – Stainless Steel

Meristeel^TM 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