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Suture Material

What is Nylon Multifilament?

DemeTECH Nonabsorbable Nylon Suture is a nonabsorbable sterile surgical suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6,6. The multifilament polyamide sutures with attached needles.

Attached needle types offered include curved and straight needles, with several lengths, gauges and needle shapes and several suture lengths.

DemeTECH Nonabsorbable Nylon Suture meets all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopeia for nonabsorbable polyamide surgical sutures. Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures. Product is intended for long term use over 30 days.

More Details

Nylon 6,6Long-Chain Aliphatic Polyamide

NonabsorbableLong-Term Use >30 Days

10-0 – 4Available USP Sizes

Black & BlueAvailable Colours

How It Works

Actions in Tissue

Understanding how DemeLON MULTI™ behaves once placed in the body

The DemeTECH Nonabsorbable Nylon Suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While it is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss of up to 20% of its tensile strength per year.

The suture is supplied sterile in pre-cut lengths both non-needled and affixed to various needle types, in boxes of one dozen.

Minimal Tissue Reaction

Elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, minimising patient discomfort and supporting a cleaner healing environment around the suture site.

Non-Absorbed in Vivo

Not absorbed by the body; however, progressive hydrolysis of nylon in vivo may result in a gradual loss of up to 20% of tensile strength per year over prolonged periods.

Fibrous Encapsulation

Following the initial inflammatory response, the suture undergoes gradual encapsulation by fibrous connective tissue, providing long-term structural integration at the wound site.

DemeTech's Nylon suture is a non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of the long chain aliphatic polymer Nylon 6,6. This process is usually followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue.

Tightly Braided Filaments

Composed of tightly braided filaments of Nylon 6,6, providing consistent strength and structure throughout the length of the suture for reliable wound closure.

Easy Tissue Passage

Easy passage through tissues due to its low frictional coefficient, reducing drag and trauma at the suture line during placement and tying.

Minimal Tissue Reactivity

Demonstrates minimal tissue reactivity, eliciting only a minimal acute inflammatory response, which supports a comfortable and uneventful healing environment.

Coated for Superior Handling

Coated to improve handling characteristics, ensuring smooth passage and consistent knot performance during surgical procedures.

Excellent Elasticity

Excellent elasticity allows the suture to accommodate tissue swelling and movement, maintaining secure closure throughout the healing period.

Exceptional for Skin Closures

Particularly suited for skin closures where flexibility, handling ease, and long-term retention without absorption are required for optimal outcomes.

Usage

Indications

Do not resterilize. Discard open, unused sutures.
Prolonged contact of this or any other suture with salt solutions, such as those found in the urinary or biliary tracts, may result in calculus formation.
Users should be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving nonabsorbable sutures before employing DemeLON MULTI™ for wound closure, as risk of wound dehiscence may vary with the site of application and the suture material used.
As any foreign material in the presence of bacterial contamination may enhance bacterial infectivity, acceptable surgical practice must be followed with respect to drainage and closure of infected or contaminated wounds.
Do not reuse. The reuse of single-use devices can cause cross contamination and affect the device safety, performance and effectiveness, exposing patients and staff to unnecessary risk.
This product is not approved in Europe to be used on the heart or with the central circulatory and central nervous system.
Contraindication: Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, DemeLON MULTI™ should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required, as in fixation of intraocular lenses or synthetic vascular grafts.

Safety

Precautions

When handling this or any other suture material, care should be taken to avoid damage from handling. Avoid crushing or crimping damage due to application of surgical instruments such as forceps or needle holders.
Adequate knot security requires the accepted surgical technique of flat, square ties, with additional throws as warranted by surgical circumstance and the experience of the surgeon.
The use of additional throws may be particularly appropriate when knotting monofilaments.
Adverse Reactions: Adverse effects associated with the use of this device include: wound dehiscence, gradual loss of tensile strength over time, calculi formation in urinary and biliary tracts when prolonged contact with salt solutions occurs, enhanced bacterial infectivity, minimal acute inflammatory tissue reaction, pain, edema, and erythema at the wound site.

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