Meril FILAPRON Sutures

FILAPRON is a reliable choice for scarless sub-cuticular suturing.

FILAPRON (Polyglecaprone 25) is a dyed/undyed short-term absorbable synthetic monofilament suture composed of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone).

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Indications: When short-term wound support is desirable:

• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous). 
• Ligatures.
• Soft Tissues.

Properties:

• Dyed retains 60%-80% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days.
• Dyed retains 30%-40% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days.
• Undyed retains 50%-60% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days.
• Undyed retains 20%-30% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days.
• Complete mass absorption between 90 to 120 days.

Advantages:

• Short-term absorption profile.
• High knot pull tensile strength.
• Superior handling features.

Product Features:

• Structure: Monofilament.
• Chemical Composition: Poly(glyclolide-co-caprolactone) PGCL.
• Type of absorption: Hydrolysis.
• Sterilisation: Ethylene oxide.