Monofilament
Extruded to provide a strong uniform strand
Smooth surface will not support bacterial growth
Good handling and pliability characteristics permit easy,serure knotting
Synthetic
For minimal tissue reaction
Non-absorbable
Provides prolonged tensile strength retention in tissue
Colour
Blue, black
Range
Gauge sizes 11/0 to 2# (USP)
Supplied as needled sutures
Storage methods
Store below 25% and store in dry place
Don’t use damaged packages
Sterilization methods
Gamma radiation
