Dafilon®

Dafilon® is a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polyamide polymers 6/6.6 (dyed blue or undyed) or polyamide 6.6 (dyed black). Dafilon® blue and Dafilon® undyed are indicated for the closure of superficial wounds and plastic surgery. Dafilon® black is used for microsurgical and ophthalmic purposes.

Indication

  • Skin Closure (Intracutaneous, Subcutaneous)
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Ophthalmic Surgery

Advantages

  • Flexible, Easy to Handle and Tie
  • Smooth Passage Through Tissue
  • Excellent Histocompatibility

Product Overview

Structure
Monofilament
Color
Black, Blue or Undyed
Chemical Composition
Polyamide
Coating
Uncoated
Origin
Synthetic
Sizes
USP 11/0 (Metric 0.1) to USP 5 (Metric 7)
Type of Absorption
Non-Absorbable
Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide / Gamma-Irradiation