Covidien SP5695 SURGIPRO II Monofilament Polypropylene Suture, Premium Reverse Cutting, Size 6-0, Blue, 18" Length, Needle P-13, 3/8 Circle (Pack of 36)
Uncoated Surgipro II sutures (clear or pigmented) are inert, non-absorbable, sterile sutures composed of an isotactic, crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene and contain polyethylene. Surgipro II sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery. The suture is pigmented blue to enhance visibility.
Surgipro sutures are uncoated, inert, non-absorbable, sterile sutures composed of an isotactic, crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene and contain polyethylene. These sutures are available dyed blue for visibility or undyed clear. Surgipro sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological surgery.
The advanced extrusion process of the polypropylene molecule gives the suture: