Polyester

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Non absorbable surgical suture

Properties of this suture:

 

Type – Braided multifilament

Composition – Polyester – a polymer of polyethylene terephthalate

Coating – Silicone, Teflon

Colour – Green, White

Tissue reaction – Minimal

Absorption – Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue

Presentation – Box with 12 sutures

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