Optilene® Non – Absorbable Sutures

Optilene® Non - Absorbable Sutures

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 PremiPatch® PTFE pledgets, are also available.

Indications
• 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 Easy Black needles