Non-absorbable sutures are those that resist digestion by the body, they are normally encapsulated (enclosed in fibrous tissue) by the body. Nonabsorbable suture materials are subdivided into those made of natural fibers (silk, cotton, linen), those made of synthetic materials (Polypropylene-PP, Polyester-PET, Polyvinylidene Fluoride-PVDF, Polytetrafluoroethylene-PTFE…) and metal (Surgical Stainless-Steel Suture)

CARELON® – Nylon | Polyamide

CARELON®
NYLON – POLYAMIDE

Monofilament, composed of polyamide 6/6.6, intended for use to suture superficial cutaneous skin and in plastic surgery, general soft tissue approximation, and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures.
Caresilk black silk soie box

CARESILK®
SILK | SOIE

Multifilament/braided, composed of an organic protein Bombyx Mori, indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
PROTIBOND® – POLYESTER

PROTIBOND®
POLYESTER

Multifilament/braided, indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurological procedures.
TRUSTILENE® – Polypropylene

TRUSTILENE®
POLYPROPYLENE

Monofilament, indicated for use in general soft tissue approximating and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic procedures, and neurological procedures.
CARESTEEL® – Surgucal Steel

CARESTEEL®
SURGICAL STEEL

Composed of 316L stainless steel, indicated for use in abdominal wound closure, hernia repair, sternal closure, and orthopedic procedures including cerclage and tendon repair.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NON-ABSORBABLE SUTURES MANUFACTURED BY CPT

  • Uniform diameters, extra smooth surface, flexible, pliable, easy handling
  • No tissue-drag, smooth passage through tissue
  • Sterile, excellent biocompatibility: non-toxic, non- allergenic, non-irritant, non-pyrogenic…
  • High tensile strength exceeding USP requirements
  • Excellent knot security
  • Surgical needles made of AISI 302 (300 series stainless steel) with highest hardness (for threads attached with needles

WHAT MATERIAL IS USED FOR NON-DISSOLVABLE SUTURES?

  • Polyamide (PA – Nylon)
  • Polypropylene (PP – Prolene)
  • Polyester (PET – Polyethylene)
  • Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)
  • Silk, Cotton, Linen
  • Stainless Steel