Suture Nylon Blue

Nylon is a non-absorbable, sterile suture material for surgical applications made from long-chain aliphatic polymers (nylon 6 or nylon 6/6). The nylon material is colored blue (FD&C Blue No. 2), not braided (true monofilament) but is coated.

Properties:

Even thread thickness

Maximum flexibility of the thread

Excellent, reliable knot security

Minimal shape memory

Indications:

The surgical nylon threads are indicated for general approximation or ligation of soft tissue parts, for example in cardiovascular, neurological or ophthalmological operations.

Contraindications:

Due to the risk of a gradual loss of tensile strength, the nylon surgical sutures should not be used if this loss is undesirable.

Tensile strenght:

The nylon threads are not absorbed; however, progressive hydrolysis of the nylon material can occur in vivo, which leads to a gradual loss of tensile strength. Therefore, this material should not be used if permanent tensile strength is required.