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| Virtues |
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Being monofilament, Linex is remarkably smooth and gives excellent knot security. Posses good tensile strength. Easy removal with no tissue adherence |
| Material |
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Polyamide suture (Nylon). |
| Dye Used |
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Logwood black, natural wood extract (US FDA
approved dye) |
| Coating |
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It does not require any
coating and is sold untreated |
| Colour |
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Black |
| Tissue Reaction |
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Linex Suture is inert like stainless steel. Maintains tensile strength
indefinitely in tissues. Do not support infection |
| Applications |
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General closure, Skin and Plastic Surgery. Also used for
Ophthalmic and Micro Surgery |
| Choice |
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Loop, Needled and pre-cut sterile sutures conforming to USP standards |
| Caution |
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Not recommended for attachment of artificial prostheses in Cardiovascular surgery |
