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Prolene - The non-absorbable that does not stick |
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Non-adherent to tissue: perfect for use in skin closure
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True non-absorbable for long-term support
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Bright blue color facilitates removal of sutures
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Tensile Strength Retention: Indefinite
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Ethilon - The nylon that is well accepted |
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Minimal acute inflammatory response from tissue
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Extremely slow encapsulation and degradation (1 to 2 years)
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Most commonly used in skin
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Tensile Strength Retention: Indefinite
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Absorption: None
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Silk - The classic non-absorbable |
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The standard by which handling is defined
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Loses tensile strength when wet
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Can be rejected or “spit” from the body
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Wicks bacteria and fluid (multifilament)
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Tensile Strength Retention: One year plus
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