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Surgilon™ braided nylon sutures are nonabsorbable surgical sutures composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers and Nylon 6.6.
Surgilon™ sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
| Structure | Braided |
| Suture Type | Non-Absorbable |
| Composition | Nylon |
| Coating | Silicone |
| Colour | Black, White |
| Tensile Strength | Gradual loss over time |
| Absorption Profile | Permanent |
| Sizes | 6 - 0 to 3 |
| Indications | SurgilonTM braided 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 use where permanent retention of tensile strength is required. |
| Box Quantities | 1, 2 or 3 dozen |
SurgilonTM codes can be identified with codes beginning with: 8886, SBS |