Non Absorbable Sutures

Silkus® – Black Braided Silk Suture

A very common nonabsorbable suture offered by us is the Silkus – Black Braided Silk Suture that is coated with silicon to allow easy passage through tissue, limit absorption and increase ductility. This type of suture has great knot pull strength and needle swage strength greater than USP limits. The range is packed using Tyvek paper for extra security.It is dyed black for better visibility. Although Silkus is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it loses most of its tensile strength in one year. Silk being a natural fibre produces an inflammatory reaction, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. Besides, even though Silkus is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it gets completely absorbed in 2 years. Hence, it can be considered as a very slow absorbing suture.

Product Details:

Composition Silk
Construction Braided
Coating Coated with Silicon to give ‘hand’ to the suture
In vitro retention of strength. Although Silkus is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it loses most of its tensile strength in one year
Tissue Reaction Silk being a natural fibre elicits an inflammatory reaction, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue
Absorption Time Although Silkus is classified as a non-absorbable suture, it gets completely absorbed in 2 years. Hence, it can be considered as a very slow absorbing suture
Sterilization 100% Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes 8-0, 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1
Colour Black
Shelf Life 5 years
Packaging Box of 12 sutures

Distinctive Features:

    • Coated with silicon to allow easy passage through tissue, limit absorbation and increase ductility
    • Knot pull strength and needle swage strength greater than USP limits
    • Packed using Tyvek paper for extra security
    • Dyed black for better visibility

Nylus® – Black Monofilament Polyamide Suture

We offer an outstanding quality range of non absorbable sutures, the Nylus – Black Monofilament Polyamide Suture.It offers smooth passage through tissue because of low frictional co-efficiency and excellent elasticity.Its knot pull strength and needle swage strength are greater then USP limits.In addition it has superior cutting needles which are excellent for use in plastic surgery. The Nylus is ideal for use in skin closures.

Product Details:

Composition Nylon
Construction Monofilament
Coating None
In vitro retention of strength Although Polyamide is non-absorbable, however, progressive hydrolysis may cause a gradual loss over time of tensile strength because of its lack of adherence to tissue
Absorption Time Non-absorbable
Sterilization 100% Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes 11-0, 10-0, 9-0, 8-0, 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1
Colour Black
Shelf Life 5 years
Packaging Box of 12 sutures

Distinctive Features:

    • Easy passage through tissue because of low frictional co-efficient
    • Excellent elasticity
    • Knot pull strength and needle swage strength greater then USP limits
    • Packed using Tyvek paper for extra security
    • Superior cutting needles which are excellent for use in plastic surgery
    • Ideal for use in skin closures

Prolus® – Blue Monofilament Polypropylene Suture

We offer an outstanding quality range of non absorbable sutures, the Prolus – Blue Monofilament Polypropylene Suture. The range has excellent high tensile strength. Its knot pull strength exceeds USP limits. Being smooth in texture in its material it offers minimal tissue trauma. This Prolus sutures is used in cardiovascular surgery and is straight packed to minimize memory. This type of suture offers secured knot tying. The product is packed using Tyvek paper for extra security.

Product Details:

Composition Polypropylene
Construction Monofilament
Coating None
In vitro retention of strength Prolus is not subject to any degradation or loss of tensile strength
Tissue Reaction Prolus elicits a minimal inflammatory reaction in the tissue, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous tissue
Absorption Time Non-absorbable
Sterilization 100% Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes 8-0, 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1
Colour Blue
Shelf Life 5 years
Packaging Box of 12 sutures

Distinctive Features:

    • Extremely high tensile strength
    • Knot pull strength exceeds USP limits
    • Extremely smooth material resulting in minimal tissue trauma
    • Prolus sutures used in cardiovascular surgery are straight packed to minimize memory
    • Allows for secured knot tying
    • Packed using Tyvek paper for extra security

Esterlus® – Braided Coated Polyester Suture

Among the vast range of non absorbable sutures manufactured by us the Esterlus – Braided Coated Polyester Suture is a very significant component. This type of suture is coated with silicon that helps in easy passage through the tissue with minimal trauma. It has excellent strength & handling properties. These sutures are dyed for good visibility in the surgical arena. The Esterlus – Braided Coated Polyester Suture is flexible and elongates to support optional knotting. In addition it has smooth tie-down properties.

Product Details:

Composition Polyester
Construction Monofilament
Coating Coated with Silicon to provide for smoother and better handling.
In vitro retention of strength Esterlus sutures are not subject to degradation or loss of tensile strength
Tissue Reaction Esterlus sutures elicit only a mild tissue reaction
Absorption Time Non-absorbable
Sterilization 100% Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Colour Green and White
Shelf Life 5 years
Packaging Box of 6 and 12 sutures

Distinctive Features:

    • Coated with silicon which helps in easy passage through the tissue with minimal trauma
    • Excellent strength & handling properties
    • Dyed for good visibility in the surgical arena
    • Flexible, elongates to support for optional knotting
    • Smooth tie-down properties