Meril FILAPRON Sutures

FILAPRON is a reliable choice for scarless sub-cuticular suturing.

FILAPRON (Polyglecaprone 25) is a dyed/undyed short-term absorbable synthetic monofilament suture composed of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone).

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Indications - When short-term wound support is desirable:

• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures
• Soft Tissues

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Properties:

• Dyed retains 60%-80% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days
• Dyed retains 30%-40% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days
• Undyed retains 50%-60% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days
• Undyed retains 20%-30% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days
• Complete mass absorption between 90 to 120 days

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Advantages:

• Short-term absorption profile
• High knot pull tensile strength
• Superior handling features