Q-Close Nylon

Material polymer

Polyamide 6 and Polyamide 6/6.

Structure

Monofilament

Suture type

Synthetic, Non-absorbable

Colour

Black or Blue

Gauge sizes available

U.S.P. 6/0 to 2 (Metric 0.7 to 5.0)

Tensile strength retention

Prolonged tensile strength retention.

Mass absorption

While it is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of Q-close™ Nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss of tensile strength over a period of time.

Sterilisation method

Ethylene oxide

Indications

Q-close™ Nylon is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation and or ligation.