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Daclon® (Nylon)
SMI

Daclon® (Nylon)

Type
Monofilament

Composition
Extrusion of polyamide 6.0 or 6.6

Coating
None

Colour
Blue
Black

Tissue reaction
Minimal

Absorption
Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue. The thread mass diminishes, approximately 10% a year by rupture of chemical links (hydrolytic action).

Presentation
Box with 12 sutures

Product Details

USP Sizes Frequent Uses Tensile Strength Retention
11-0 to 2 Skin Closure, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular, Ophthalmology Gradual loss of all tensile strength over time