What is Prolene suture used for?
PROLENE Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures. PROLENE Sutures have been trusted by cardiovascular surgeons for over 40 years having been used in over 100 million people worldwide.
Is Prolene suture permanent?
The prolene suture retains its tensile strength indefinitely and this may make it particularly useful in situations where a permanent suture is desired, such as in refractive keratoplasty, scleral buckle, or to suture an intraocular lens to the iris.
Is Prolene the same as nylon?
Nylon (eg ethilon) is a synthetic monofilament material widely used for skin suture. Polypropylene (prolene) is often preferred to nylon as it is thought to be slightly more inert. It is widely used for abdominal wall closure.
What is a 4 0 Prolene?
4/0 Ethicon Prolene Suture Non-absorbable monofilament suture made from Polypropylene. Prolene sutures provide permanent tensile strength retention in tissue, even in the presence of infection. Exceptionally smooth. Non-absorbable.
Are silk sutures still used?
Silk is the most commonly used non-absorbable suture and may be preferred by some surgeons because it is easy to handle. It is mainly used in ophthalmology but might also be applied in cardiovascular or neurological procedures.
Do Prolene sutures need to be removed?
Nylon, monofilament nonabsorbable sutures (e.g., polypropylene [Prolene]) must eventually be removed. The role of absorbable sutures in the closure of areas with low skin tension continues to be evaluated.
What are blue stitches made of?
Composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, Prolene sutures are intended to be durable and long lasting. They are dyed blue, allowing for easy visibility against skin and when operating. It is composed of a single filament. A polypropylene mesh is also marketed under the name Prolene by Ethicon.
What type of suture is Vicryl?
VICRYL Suture is a synthetic absorbable suture coated with a lactide and glycolide copolymer plus calcium stearate. It is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, but not cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
What is toilet and suture?
The set contains a procedure tray for the solutions needed for cleaning or disinfecting an open wound, an underlay to prevent the solution from wetting and contaminating the underlying surface of the trolley or couch and a lithotomy drape that provides a sterile surgical field around the wound to be sutured.