WOUND CLOSURE
MERSILENE™ Polyester Fiber Suture
Product Codes:
R424H, D3370, MR21T...WOUND CLOSURE
MERSILENE™ Polyester Fiber Suture
Product Codes:
R424H, D3370, MR21T...MERSILENE™ Suture is a nonabsorbable, braided, sterile surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene terephthalate).1 It provides precise, consistent suture tension while minimizing breakage and virtually eliminating the need to remove irritating suture fragments postoperatively.2 MERSILENE sutures are braided for optimal handling properties, and for good visibility in the surgical field, are dyed green.1
MEDIA
MERSILENE™ Suture is a nonabsorbable, braided, sterile surgical suture composed of Poly (ethylene terephthalate).1 It provides precise, consistent suture tension while minimizing breakage and virtually eliminating the need to remove irritating suture fragments postoperatively.2 MERSILENE sutures are braided for optimal handling properties, and for good visibility in the surgical field, are dyed green.1
Device Specifications and Comparisons
Device Specifications and Comparisons
MERSILENE™ suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.1
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Codes |
R424H, D3370, MR21T, D1603, D6094, D1945, D2167, R495T, D4698, R770G, R756G, R750G, R749G, D1643, D2052, D2497, D5951, D9660, D3755, D8843, D2848, D1841, D2726, D8346, D9427, D8649, D8125, D5320, DC547, R833H, D7278, R665H, D8074, D3860, D9433, R832H, R647H, DC450, D8130, D9086, D8051, 1762G, D7342, D7648, R633H, R691G, DC261, D9878, 1779G, 1778G, D9416, D3909, D5574, D5556, D5751, D3220, DC296, D9211, 740G, 1761G, R690G, 746G, 1760G, 1764G, D6036, RS20, RS21, D8113, RS22, RS23, D5789, D10076, D8014, D8062, D7164, D9212, D10117, D9176, D7538, D2135, D8913, 1722G, D7683, D6394
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D9498, D7091, MB47G, D5662, X692G, D5569, X695G, X698G, X681G, D5570
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Antibacterial Coating |
No |
No |
Material/Composition |
Polyester |
Coated Polyester |
Suture Structure |
Braided |
Braided |
Absorbable |
No |
No |
Absorption Rate |
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Directionality |
Unidirectional |
Unidirectional |
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Special Options |
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Pledget Options |
No |
Yes |
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