Vilene®
Synthetic non-absorbable
Blue
Monofilament
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)
Suggested Procedures
- Cardiovascular
- Laparoscopic
- Plastic
- Cosmetic
- Subcuticular
- Obstetrics
- Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- General / Intestinal
- Dental
- Paediatric
Features
- Suitable for all procedures where polypropylene monofilaments are used
- Very low memory, with the curves straightening out when the thread is gently pulled
- Will not fray or fracture if handled correctly
- Low frictional characteristics facilitating excellent knot-tying
- Physiologically inert, with high tensile strength in situ
- Has very little elasticity, and is smooth, fray-free, and supple
- Will result in a superior cosmetic finish when used correctly with premium cutting needles
- Analogue of PTFE and EPTFE
- Available in:
- single-armed and double-armed specifications
- various multi-packs
- a range of needles including heavy needles
- Sutures made with 300 series stainless steel
- Up to five-year shelf life
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