BIOLENE – Blue Polypropylene Non-Absorbable Suture

BIOLENE is a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament made from polypropylene, an exceptionally inert material that holds its strength permanently in tissue. Its bright blue colour gives excellent visibility against fur and skin for easy placement and removal, while low memory and a smooth surface make it a pleasure to handle.

Key benefits

• High, permanent tensile strength (non-absorbable)
• Easy handling, flexibility and easy execution of the knot, with excellent knot-tying security
• Low thread memory and a smooth, uniform surface for atraumatic passage and excellent sliding through tissue
• High-visibility blue for easy placement and suture removal
• Supplied in dedicated packaging that helps prevent the memory effect

Performance

• Tensile strength: non-absorbable, with no known substantive change in strength over time
• Material: polypropylene monofilament, uncoated
• Colour: blue · Sterilisation: ethylene oxide · Shelf life: 5 years

Indications

Approximation and/or ligation of soft tissue, including cardiovascular surgery and neurosurgery; particularly suited to skin closure and to plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Size: 3/0 gauge (EP 2) on a 24 mm 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, 75 cm thread · Box of 36.

Italian-made · ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 · CE 0373 Class III · ethylene oxide sterilised · 5-year shelf life · supplied sterile in boxes of 36. Finished with siliconized 302-series steel, drilled-end needles.