Nylon Monofilament, Non-absorbable Suture
Deknatel’s® reliable nylon suture is known for its uniform diameter, flexibility, and outstanding knot security.
Material: Nylon type 6,6.
Coating: None
Characteristics: Nylon exhibits uniform diameter of suture, minimal memory, and outstanding and consistent knot security. Please note: Nylon suture should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.
Indications: Nylon suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, neurological, and ophthalmic procedures.
Sizes: USP 2 through 8-0
Construction: Monofilament
Colors:
- Black (colorant: logwood extract)
- Green (colorant: D&C green #5)
- Clear (colorant: none)
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Configurations:
- Non-sterile spools and cut-lengths
- Sterile single peel and straight packs
Custom Configurations are Available
Nylon suture can be customized to meet the requirements of your unique application, or incorporated into an anchor or driver of your design. Teleflex Medical OEM is a single-source, product development partner that can assemble, package, sterilize, and private label the final product.
Nylon Suture and Needle Combinations
Teleflex Medical OEM can help you determine a configuration suited for a particular surgical application. Then we will manufacture, sterilize, package, and private label your product with attention to quality every step of the way. More »
USP Requirements for Non-absorbable Surgical Suture
| Suture Size | USP Diameter (mils.) |
USP Knot Pull (lbs.) |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP | METRIC | MIN | MAX | MIN |
| 8-0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.13 |
| 7-0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 0.24 |
| 6-0 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 0.44 |
| 5-0 | 1 | 3.9 | 5.9 | 0.88 |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 1.32 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 7.9 | 9.8 | 2.12 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 3.18 |
| 0 | 3.5 | 13.8 | 15.7 | 4.76 |
| 1 | 4.0 | 15.7 | 19.6 | 6.0 |
| 2 | 5 | 19.7 | 23.6 | 7.76 |
Please note: Specifications in the chart are the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Deknatel® nylon suture meets all requirements established by the USP for sterile, non-absorbable surgical sutures. Knot pull values are for sterile suture.