| Material polymer
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Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6/6.
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| Structure
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Monofilament
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| Suture type
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Synthetic, Non-absorbable
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| Colour
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Black or Blue
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| Gauge sizes available
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U.S.P. 6/0 to 2 (Metric 0.7 to 5.0)
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| Tensile strength retention
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Prolonged tensile strength retention.
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| Mass absorption
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While it is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of Q-close Nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over a period of time.
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| Sterilisation method
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Ethylene oxide
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| Indications
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Q-close Nylon is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation.
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