NYLON, RESOLON and SUPRAMID EXTRA are all non-absorbable materials that are widely used, particulary due to their exceptional handling properties.
NYLON
NYLON is a synthetic, non-absorbable monofilament extruded thread (drawn through dies in a malleable condition) that is made by polycondensation of hexamethylenediamine and adipinic acid to Polyamid 6. On account of its very high tensile strength, even with the smallest of thread diameters, nylon is especially well-suited for the finest of sutures in microsurgery. Polyamides can bind up to 10% water.
| Thread structure | Monofilament |
| Colour | Black |
| Delivery program | Needle-thread combinations Single packs Thread diameter: USP 11/0 up to USP 0 |
| Delivery program | Delivery program NYLON  |
| Indications/ Application |
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RESOLON
Like NYLON, RESOLON is a monofilament Polyamid 6 thread. This suture material was developed especially for RESORBA. RESOLON undergoes special treatment during the manufacturing process. This accounts for RESOLON's above average softness and flexibility, even in a dry, sterile condition. This results in good handling and knotting qualities with simultaneous optimum knot tensile strength. While the indications for RESOLON are limited due to its hydrophilic nature, RESOLON is particularly well-suited for skin sutures.
| Thread structure | Monofilament |
| Colour | Blue |
| Delivery program | Needle-thread combinations Single packs Thread diameter: USP 7/0 up to USP 0 |
| Overview | Delivery program RESOLON |
| Indications/ Application |
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SUPRAMID EXTRA
SUPRAMID EXTRA is a Polyamid 6 that is produced by polycondensation of e-aminocapronic acid. This thread is characterised by the flexibility of its thread core and its smooth surface. It thus combines the positive physical attributes of both monofilament and multifilament threads: a smooth surface with good flexibility. The SUPRAMID EXTRA suture material is produced by the dry spinning process. This results in a monofilament thread with diameters of 7/0 -5/0 USP. For diameters 4/0 - 1 USP a braided thread core is covered with a coating by pressure extrusion to form a pseudomonofilament material. The thread structure prevents the capillary effect; the max. water absorption is around 10%.
| Thread structure | Monofilament, pseudo-monofilament |
| Colour | Black or white |
| Delivery program | Needle-thread combinations Single packs Thread diameter: USP 7/0 up to USP 1 |
| Overview | Delivery program SUPRAMID EXTRA |
| Indications/ Application |
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