MERSILENE™

Consumables & Disposables

MERSILENE™ 18521G

ETHICON · 18521G

Article No. AK-CD-503

Product details

Article number
AK-CD-503
Category
Consumables & Disposables
Brand
ETHICON
Model
18521G

Description

MERSILENE™ is a synthetic, non-absorbable surgical suture made of braided polyester, designed for permanent tissue stability in a wide range of surgical applications. The braided structure ensures excellent handling and enables secure knot formation, supporting reliable and efficient wound closure, even in complex procedures. Its minimal tissue reaction helps reduce postoperative irritation and supports smooth healing. With high tensile strength, the suture maintains long-term stability in tissue, making it suitable for procedures requiring durable support, such as cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurosurgical surgery. The material is also pharmacologically inert and remains stable in the body for as long as clinically required. In daily clinical use, MERSILENE™ offers consistent quality and reliable performance, supported by its green colouring for improved visibility in the surgical field. The suture is supplied sterile and ready for immediate use, helping streamline workflows and allowing teams to focus on patient care. Suitable for situations where permanent wound closure and long-term tissue support are required Indications: Surgical soft tissue approximation, ligation, includi

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Technical specifications

Brand
ETHICON
Model
18521G
Product type
Suture
Material
Polyester fibre (≥ 99.25% polyethylene terephthalate)
Construction
Braided for easy handling and secure knotting technique
Colour
Green (dyed with D&C Green No. 6, max. 0.75%)
Absorbability
Non-absorbable (permanent wound closure)
Tensile strength
Long-term retention of tensile strength in tissue (permanent)
Sterilisation
By irradiation
Size range
US sizes 5-0 to 2 (braided), 10-0 (monofilament)
Surface structure
Smooth, uniform thread
Absorption time
Non-absorbable, permanent stability
Packaging
Sterile, individually packed, available as suture with/without needle, tape or ligature