Ethicon – Non Absorbable Sterilised surgical needled suture

Ethilon is often used for interrupted closure of skin incisions or traumatic wounds. These sutures need to be removed after 4-14 days, depending on their location. Most are removed after 7-10 days. Ethilon is used in general surgery to close hernia defects and reinforce abdominal wall closures.

Key Features:

Material: Ethilon sutures are made of monofilament nylon, providing excellent tensile strength and flexibility.

Non-Absorbable: Ethilon is a non-absorbable suture, offering long-lasting wound support.

Smooth Surface: The monofilament structure ensures a smooth surface, minimizing tissue trauma during suturing.

Ease of Handling: Ethilon sutures are known for their ease of handling, making them suitable for a variety of surgical applications.

Benefits:

These sutures are commonly used in surgeries for soft tissue approximation and ligation.
Ethilon sutures find applications across a broad range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, plastic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmology, and dermatology. The versatility of Ethilon makes it suitable for various tissue types and surgical techniques.