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Dermalon™ monofilament nylon suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
* Medtronic sutures are 100% triclosan free
Structure
monofilament
Suture Type
non-absorbable
Composition
nylon
Coating
uncoated
Color
blue
Tensile Strength
gradual loss over time
Absorption Profile
permanent
Sizes
1 through 6–0
Indications
Contradictions
Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon sutures should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.
Sterilization Method
ethylene oxide
CE Marked
class III according to EU directive 93/42/EEC, annex II
Box Quantities
1, 2 or 3 dozen
Shelf Life
5 years
Temperature and Humidity Levels
Currently, the IFU for Medtronic Legacy Covidien SI Suture devices state to store at room temperature. In general, stability studies are performed with short term exposure to either 50 degrees (38 weeks) or 54.4 degrees (32 weeks) for accelerated aging testing purposes only. This condition is not intended for storage purposes. Real time testing is performed at 22 degrees +/- 10 degrees with uncontrolled humidity for the entirety of the device shelf-life.
