Medicowl Sutures — Non-absorbable
Indicated for skin closure and in surgical procedures where a non-absorbable suture and long-term wound support are required for soft tissue approximation and ligation, except where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.
USP sizes
suture lengths
needle lengths
Features
Trulon elicits a minimal initial inflammatory reaction in tissue, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While it is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis in vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over time.
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Applications
Indicated for cuticular and subcuticular closure and long-term soft tissue approximation.
Technical details
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction | Monofilament polyamide |
| Colour | Black (hematein-black logwood) and blue (FD&C blue 2) dyed forms |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide |
| Shelf life | 5 years |
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| USP sizes | 10-0 to 4 |
| EP metric gauge | 0.2 to 6 |
| Suture length | 20 cm to 150 cm |
| Needle length | 6 mm to 90 mm across all needle point profiles |
The complete reference-code list for every size, length and needle profile is available to healthcare professionals and professional buyers on request.
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