Polypropylene sutures - Optilene® 0/0

POLYPROPYLENE SUTURE THREAD OPTILENE® - 0/0

Optilene® 0/0 by B. Braun is a synthetic suture thread of the highest quality, made from monofilament polypropylene, a material that ensures strength and durability over time. The thread is blue, making it particularly visible during surgical procedures, a fundamental characteristic for achieving precision in maneuvers. This non-absorbable suture is particularly suitable for a wide range of surgical applications, including cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurosurgery, and is a valuable ally in the hands of healthcare professionals.

Composition and Technical Features

The Optilene® 0/0 thread has been designed to ensure excellent performance in delicate and complex procedures. It is supplied with a length of 75 cm and a gauge of 0/0, making it perfect for securely and effectively suturing soft tissues. The thread is monofilament, meaning it is made from a single filament of polypropylene, minimizing the risk of infections due to its smooth surface and lack of spaces where bacteria could nest.

The needle used is a DS30, with a triangular 3/8 circle tip, designed for atraumatic passage through tissues. This means that the thread slides easily without damaging surrounding cells, reducing the risk of inflammation and improving post-operative patient comfort.

Main Applications of Optilene®

The Optilene® 0/0 suture thread is indicated for a variety of delicate and advanced surgeries, including:

• Plastic and reconstructive surgery, where a robust yet gentle thread is needed for sensitive areas.
• Microsurgery, due to its fineness and precision, allowing for procedures on extremely thin tissues.
• Ophthalmic surgery, where visibility and precision are crucial.
• Vascular surgery and cardiac surgery, where the thread must maintain lasting strength over time.
• Neurosurgery, which requires the highest quality materials to ensure the safety and success of the procedure.

Packaging and Practicality

The Optilene® sutures are packaged in boxes of 36 pieces, an ideal solution for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities that require a highly performing and safe suture thread. The format allows for practical stock management and immediate availability for scheduled or emergency surgical procedures.

Note: Optilene® by Bbraun is equivalent to the Prolene suture by Ethicon/Premilene Bbraun.

Pack of 36 pcs.

THREAD CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Gauge: 0/0;
• Needle: DS30 - triangular 3/8 circle;
• Length: 75 cm.

(*) The Premilene 0/0 Soft suture features a needle with a cylindrical circle and short cutting tip, which is gentler and particularly suitable for the eyelid area.

Optilene 0/0 - DS30  L = 75cm. - 3/8 crc./triang. - BD/RDM: 1358259 - CND: H010201010401 - POLYPROPYLENE MOUNTED FOR OPEN SURGERY;

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