Description
MOPYLEN® is a synthetic suture, which is manufactured by polymerising propylene.
The suture is produced from the dyed granules using the dry spinning process.
Types of packaging:
• needle-thread-combinations
Thread diameter:
• USP 7-0 to 2 (0.5-5 metric)
Colour:
• blue
Chemical name:
• isotactic polypropylene
Properties:
• excellent knot security
• consistently high tear resistance
• excellent tissue passage
• hydrophobic
• non-ageing
The suture is hydrophobic, i.e., it absorbs practically no water and is chemically inert.
MOPYLEN® is an ideal skin suture, especially in plastic surgery and anywhere, where an excellent cosmetic result is critical.
The material is coloured with a physiologically harmless dye.