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Dermalon™ monofilament nylon sutures are inert, nonabsorbable, sterile surgical sutures, which are available dyed blue to provide visibility compared to other nylon sutures.
Dermalon™ sutures are used in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Suture Type | Non-Absorbable |
| Composition | Nylon |
| Coating | Uncoated |
| Colour | Monosof™ suture: Black, Clear Dermalon™ suture: Blue |
| Tensile Strength | Gradual loss over time |
| Absorption Profile | Permanent |
| Sizes | Monosof™ suture: 2 through 11-0 Dermalon™ suture: 1 through 6-0 |
| Indications | Monosof™ and Dermalon™ monofilament nylon suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation. |
| Contraindications | Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon sutures should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required. |
| Box Quantities | 1, 2 or 3 dozen |
Monosof™ / Dermalon™ codes can be identified with codes beginning with: N, SN, 8886, CN, SDN, GN |