Surgical SuppliesClinical Overview
Polypropylene Suture (1/2 Cir Rb + 40mm Needle + Suture Length 90cm) + 1 is a sterile non-absorbable, monofilament surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene on the PMBI National Formulary. Monofilament polypropylene exhibits high tensile strength, minimal tissue reactivity, an exceptionally smooth surface that glides through delicate vascular walls without tissue drag, and complete resistance to bacterial adherence and hydrolytic enzymatic degradation. Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, cardiovascular surgery (vascular anastomoses), ophthalmic surgery, and plastic/subcuticular skin closure.
Medical Device / Consumable: This product is an official PMBI surgical consumable, diagnostic, or medical device. It does not contain chemical active pharmaceutical substances.
Verified Clinical References
Usage Guidelines
For professional operating room surgical use only by a qualified surgeon. Inspect sterile peel-pack pouch for packaging integrity before transfer to the sterile field. Open under strict aseptic technique. Handle monofilament suture carefully with instruments; avoid crushing, bending, or kinking the strand with needle holders to maintain structural tensile integrity. Tie secure square or surgeon's knots. Single-use only.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Extremely well tolerated with minimal tissue reaction. Rare: Local wound irritation, stitch abscess, transient inflammatory redness, or localized sinus formation.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Single-use sterile surgical consumable. Do NOT re-sterilize or reuse. Exercise caution to avoid damaging monofilament surface with surgical instruments. Contraindicated where permanent retention of tensile strength is undesirable. Dispose of needle safely in a rigid sharps container.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Device Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or surgical protocol guidance. Medical devices, sterile surgical consumables, and diagnostic equipment must be handled in accordance with manufacturer instructions, asepsis protocols, and applicable CDSCO Medical Device Rules (2017). Single-use disposable items must never be re-sterilized or reused.