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.

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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
D9498, D7091, MB47G, D5662, X692G, D5569, X695G, X698G, X681G, D5570

Color

  • Green
  • White
  • Green
  • White

Antibacterial Coating

No

No

Material/Composition

Polyester

Coated Polyester

Suture Structure

Braided

Braided

Absorbable

No

No

Absorption Rate

--

--

Directionality

Unidirectional

Unidirectional

Available Needle Options

  • Taperpoint
  • Tapercut
  • Cutting Edge Reverse
  • Cutting Edge Prime Reverse
  • Cutting Edge Spatula Reverse/ Conventional
  • Cutting Edge Ultima Reverse
  • Cutting Edge Spatulated Center Point
  • Blunt Point
  • Taperpoint
  • Taperpoint Cardio
  • Tapercut
  • Cutting Edge Reverse/Conventional
  • Cutting Edge Prime Reverse
  • Blunt Point Ethiguard
  • Trocar

Special Options

  • MultiPass™
  • CONTROL RELEASE™
  • VISI-BLACK™
  • MultiPass™
  • CONTROL RELEASE™

Pledget Options

No

Yes

Strands per Pack

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12

Quantity per Box

  • 6
  • 12
  • 24
  • 36
  • 6
  • 12
  • 24
  • 36