is multifilament synthetic non-absorbable suture. Thread is made from polyester fibre and is available undyed or dyed green. Thickness of the tread between 8/0 and 5 USP. It is coated with silicone Thanks to the coating it penetrates tissue surface easily. It has good tensile strength.

Atraumatic combinations of Polyester are available in a range of gauge sizes and lengths, non-needled or attached to different types and sizes of single and double stainless steel needles. Orange colour is used on single and collective packaging.

Polyester complies with the requirements of European Pharmacopoeia for sterile, non-absorbable, monofilament sutures.

INDICATIONS AND USE

Combination of Polyester threads and needles are used according to kind and size of the wound, surgical procedures and techniques, experience of surgeon and condition of the patient. Polyester is intended for use in general all tissue, children’s surgery, urology, orthopedic, gynecology cardiovascular and neurosurgical procedures.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None known. Using Polyester sutures may cause minimal initial inflammatory which is followed by use of silicon as a coating.

STERILITY

Sutures are sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. Do not use if package is opened or damaged. Do not resterilize. Discard opened, unused sutures. In closed packages expiry date is guaranteed till the date on the package.

STORAGE

Sutures should be storage in original packages, away from moisture and direct heat, below 25 °C. Do not use after expiry date.