Premilene®

Non-absorbable monofilament and uncoated suture made of polypropylene

Premilene® is a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polypropylene, available in blue to enhance visibility. Premilene® is offered with RacePack® and LongPack® packaging presentations to reduce the memory effect. Other special presentations, including PremiPatch® PTFE pledgets, are also available.

Advantages

  • Smooth passage through tissue
  • Excellent knot run down and security
  • Little acute inflammatory reaction in tissues
  • Unsurpassed strength
  • High elasticity and elongation properties
  • 300 series stainless steel needles for superior breaking resistance "Easyslide"
  • Available with CV pass and CV pass easyblack, new generation of needles for cardiovascular indication

Note

Sizes available USP 10/0 (0.2 metric) to USP 2 (5 metric)

Indication

  • Vascular surgery
  • Cardiac surgery
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Skin closure (intra, sub, skin)
  • Neurosurgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery