Nylon sutures are non-absorbable sutures and possess excellent tensile strength and are available in black color. Nylon sutures have excellent knot security properties and can be easily removed with no tissue adherence.
Virtues
Being monofilament, Linex is remarkably smooth and gives excellent knot security. Possesses good tensile strength. Easy removal with no tissue adherence.
These sutures are infection resistant
Material
Polyamide 6 suture (Nylon). Blue/Black coloured for easy identification in the operating field.
Tissue Reaction
Grade-0 Reactivity - None
Applications
General closure, Skin and Plastic Surgery. Also used for Ophthalmic and Micro Surgeries.
Caution
Not recommended for attachment of artificial prostheses in Cardiovascular surgery.