Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures
Consumables
Information
DAMALON
Polymer Structure: Synthetic Copolymer of Polyamide 6 and 6/6
Filament Type: Monofilament or Multifilament
Coating: None
USP Range: 10/0 to 3
Tensile Strength: 75% more KPTs than U.S.P specifications
Sterilization: EO
Color: Black, Blue and Undyed (White)
Shelf Life: 5 years
Common Uses: used in microsurgery, neurosurgery cardiovascular, ophthalmic, dental skin closure and plastic surgery
Features:
Does not support bacterial growth
Consistent knot security
Excellent tensile strength
Slides well through the tissues
Lower Suture Memory
DAMALENE
Polymer Structure: 100% Synthetic Polypropylene polymer
Filament Type: Monofilament
Coating: None
USP Range: 10/0 to 2
Tensile Strength: 60% more KPTs than U.S.P specifications
Sterilization: EO
Color: Blue
Shelf Life: 5 years
Common Uses: used in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, dental neurological and plastic surgery
Features:
Optimal elasticity and elongation
Distinctive Softness
Consistent knot security
High tensile strength
Smooth & Easy Handling
Lower Suture Memory
DAMAESTER
Polymer Structure: Synthetic Polyethylene Terephthalate Polymer (Polyester)
Filament Type: Multifilament
Coating: Silicone
USP Range: 6/0 to 5
Tensile Strength: 80% more KPTs than U.S.P specifications
Sterilization: EO
Color: Green or Undyed
Common Uses: used in wide range of surgeries including implanting and cardiovascular
Shelf Life: 5 years
Features:
Excellent knot security
Very high tensile strength
Easy Handling
Easy passage through tissue
DAMASILK
Polymer Structure: natural protein fiber composed mainly of fibroin and produced by silkworm Bombyx mori
Filament Type: Multifilament
Coating: Silicone
USP Range: 8/0 to 3
Tensile Strength: 50% more KPTS than U.S.P , Loses most of its tensile strength in one year
Sterilization: EO
Color: Black
Common Uses: used in a wide variety of surgical procedures like dental surgery, skin closure and plastic surgery
Shelf Life: 5 years
Features
Excellent knot security
High tensile strength
Easy Handl