Læknaneminn - 01.09.1981, Blaðsíða 3

A unique combination of clinically
impöfiípt properties.
'Bjjjfeceptional smoothness ofa
PROt/ENE Suture allows it to slide easilMgí
through the most delicate tissue.
This permitssuture line tensipn-fcofeeífdiusteít.
after placement, which i^íparticular benefit
in Cardiovascular and (.iphthalmic surgery.
It also aids easier rémoval of skin or
sub-cuticulansutures even after prolonged
implantation. In General surgery PROLENE
Polypropylene starts strong and stays strong,
providing long term wouncPsupport, whilst
handling and knotting is easieiNthan with
other monofilament non-absorbames.
ETH I CO N
ETHICON Ltd., P.O. Box 408, Bankhead Avenue, Edinburgh EHll 4HE, Scotland,
Precautions PROLENE Polypropylene Sutures may not be resterilised more than three times hy the standard autoclaving method without loss
ofstrength. Care should be taken to avoid damaging the surface of the material with surgical instruments as this could lead to fracture of the
material in use.
Br. Pat. No. 1305420
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