Polypropylene sutures - Optilene® 4/0

Optilene® Polypropylene Sutures - 4/0: High Quality and Surgical Precision

The Optilene® polypropylene sutures - 4/0 from B. Braun represent an ideal solution for surgical procedures that require precision, safety, and excellent performance. Thanks to their synthetic composition and advanced features, these sutures provide an atraumatic passage through tissues and unparalleled holding strength.

What is Optilene® and Why Choose It?

Optilene® is a monofilament suture made of polypropylene, a high-quality synthetic material that ensures high strength and durability. The suture has a blue coloration, which enhances visibility during surgical procedures, improving the surgeon's control. Additionally, Optilene® is non-absorbable, meaning it does not degrade in the body and remains stable over time, maintaining the integrity of the suture for as long as necessary.

This feature makes it particularly suitable for surgical procedures where it is essential to maintain the structure of the tissues for an extended period.

Advantages of Optilene® Sutures

• Atraumatic Passage through Tissues: The monofilament structure reduces the risk of damaging surrounding tissues during suturing.
• Excellent Knot Security: Thanks to its elasticity and sliding capability, the knot maintains its integrity throughout the duration of the procedure and beyond.
• Minimal Inflammatory Reaction: Polypropylene is a material well tolerated by tissues, minimizing postoperative complications.
• High Tensile Strength: The Optilene® suture withstands significant stress, maintaining optimal holding even in stressful situations.
• Optimal Elasticity and Stretch: These properties allow the suture to adapt to the natural movements of tissues without compromising the stability of the suture.

Areas of Use: Where Optilene® is Used

Optilene® sutures are versatile and can be used in a variety of surgical disciplines, including:

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: For suturing skin and soft tissues, ensuring secure closure and optimal healing.
• Microsurgery: Perfect for high-precision procedures where visibility and delicacy are essential.
• Ophthalmology: Ideal for suturing ocular tissues, thanks to their strength and compatibility with the delicacy of the eye.
• Vascular Surgery: Used for suturing blood vessels and arteries with high pressure resistance.
• Cardiac Surgery: Essential in cardiovascular operations, where the security and integrity of the suture are crucial.
• Neurosurgery: Used for delicate interventions on the nervous system, where precision and minimization of tissue damage are fundamental.

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

SUTURE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Gauge: 4/0;
• Needle: DS16 - triangular 3/8 circle;
• Length: 45 cm.

(*) The Premilene 6/0 Soft suture features a needle with a cylindrical circle and a short cutting tip, making it gentler and particularly suitable for the eyelid area.

Optilene 4/0 - DS12 L = 45cm. - 3/8 crc./triang. - BD/RDM: 1358255 - CND: H010201010401 - POLYPROPYLENE MOUNTED FOR OPEN SURGERY

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