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Optilene®

Optilene® is a sterile non-absorbable monofilament surgical suture made of polypropylene and polyethylene. Available in blue for a better visibility.

Optilene® is offered with RacePack® and LongPack® packaging presentations to reduce the memory effect.

Other special presentations, including PremiPitch® PTFE pledgets, are also available.

Indication

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Microsurgery
  • General Soft Tissue Approximation

Advantages

  • Top Level Consistent Tensile Strength
  • Excellent Surface and Smoothness
  • Controlled Knot Run Down
  • Small Tissue Drag; Re-Engineered Elasticity
  • Controlled Suture Elongation Increased
  • Pliability
  • Good Handling and Knot Tightness
  • Improved Thread Visibility
  • Low Memory Effect
  • CV Pass and CV Pass EasyBlack Needles
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Product Overview

Structure
Monofilament
Color
Blue
Chemical Composition
Polypropylene and Polyethylene
Coating
Uncoated
Origin
Synthetic
Sizes
USP 10/0 (0.2 Metric) to USP 0 (3.5 Metric)
Type of Absorption
Non-Absorbable
Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide
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