Ethicon, a leader in medical supplies, offers ETHILON Suture, a synthetic non-absorbable sterile suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6, 6
While nylon suture is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss over time of tensile strength
ETHILON Suture is indicated for use general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures. ETHILON Suture is non-absorbable and provides continuous tissue support. For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
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