ML Implant System® offers Surgikal surgical sutures in its family of complementary products.
SILK (virgin silk)
Silk suture is made up of an organic protein obtained from the silk cocoon of the Bombix silkworm. It is a highly resistant spun and braided strand, not absorbable.
Tensile strength: Permanent.
Available USP gauges: 5-0.
Needle: triangular, 3/8 circle, 15 mm.
Color: black and white.
Length: 45 cm.
Presentation: box of 24 units / unit.
SUPRALON (Nylon monofilament)
Non-absorbable synthetic suture obtained from the extrusion process of the polyamide granules.
Available USP gauges: 3-0 / 4-0 / 5-0
Needle: triangular, 3/8 circle, 15 and 20 mm.
Color: black.
Length: 45 cm.
Presentation: box of 24 units / unit.
Absorbable synthetic suture made with a glycolic acid polymer, covered with a thin film of calcium stearate.
A process that offers delicate inert filaments that are braided and provide a highly resistant suture with minimal tissue reaction.
POLIGLYD (Polyglycolic Acid)
Tensile resistance: 65% at 14 days and 50% at 21 days.
Absorption period: Between 60 and 90 days.
Available USP gauges: 4-0
Needle: triangular, 3/8 circle, 20 mm.
Color: violet.
Length: 75 cm.
Presentation: box of 24 units / unit.
POLYCRIL (Polyglecaprolactone 25)
Absorbable synthetic suture composed of a copolymer of glycolide and epsilon-caprolactone.
Tensile resistance: 50% at 7 days and 30% at 14 days.
Absorption period: Between 90 and 110 days.
Available USP gauges: 4-0
Needle: triangular, 3/8 circle, 20 mm.
Color: colorless.
Length: 45 cm.
Presentation: box of 24 units / unit.