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Nylon Monofilament

 

 

 

 

Technical Information

  • Composition: Aliphatic polyamide 6 or 6.6

  • Tensile strength: Gradual loss over time

  • Strand colour: Blue or black

Characteristics

  • Minimal tissue reaction

  • Smooth passage through tissues, reducing tissue drag

  • Facilitates easy stitch removal (depending on surgeon’s technique and experience), helping to minimize the risk of microorganism transfer