Description
The Medtronic Surgilon braided nylon suture is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. Braiding gives the nylon strand silk-like handling and knot behavior while keeping nylon's smooth, uniform fiber character.
- Braided nylon construction
- Nonabsorbable strand for soft tissue approximation and ligation
- Braided handling with secure knotting
- Needled configurations across general surgery sizes
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Main Description
Surgilon sutures are braided strands made from nylon fiber, the braided counterpart to Medtronic's monofilament nylon lines. The braid gives the strand pliability and knot-seating behavior closer to a braided natural fiber, while the nylon composition keeps fiber diameter uniform. Medtronic classifies the line as nonabsorbable and indicates it for general soft tissue approximation and ligation. As with other nylon sutures, tensile strength is gradually lost over prolonged periods in vivo, so the line is not intended where permanent retention of strength is required. Configurations in this listing are needled strands spanning the sizes general surgery services use for soft tissue and skin work.
Features and Benefits
- Braided handling – The braid seats knots with the security surgeons associate with braided materials.
- Uniform nylon fiber – Synthetic nylon keeps strand character consistent from pack to pack.
- Everyday indications – General soft tissue approximation and ligation covers the bulk of routine closure work.
- Needle breadth – Cutting and taper needle options match skin and soft tissue sets.
Product Specifications
Material and Structure
| Composition | Nylon |
| Structure | Braided |
| Suture Type | Nonabsorbable |
Performance and Use
| Tensile Strength | Gradual loss over time |
| Absorption Profile | Nonabsorbable classification |
| Indications | General soft tissue approximation and ligation |
Packaging and Configurations
| Sterility | Sterile, single use |
| Formats | Needled configurations as listed per SKU |
Product Line
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Product Family | Surgilon braided nylon suture |
Distribution
| Availability | Continental US |
| Package Quantity | bx (per configuration as listed) |
Why Choose This Product
Some surgeons simply tie better with a braid, and this line gives them nylon in braided form from the same manufacturer as their monofilament stock. It rounds out a nylon program: monofilament for smooth passage, braid for knot feel.
- Knot feel – The braided build is the differentiator against monofilament nylon, trading some glide for seating security.
- Program fit – Sharing a manufacturer and material family with the monofilament lines simplifies vendor standardization.
- Routine coverage – The size and needle range maps to everyday general surgery trays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Braided or monofilament nylon: which should be stocked?
Both are nylon with the same general indications. The braid offers knot security and pliability, while the monofilament offers smoother passage and no interstices. Many services stock the braid for ligation-heavy work and the monofilament for skin.
Does braided nylon absorb?
No, it is classified nonabsorbable, though nylon gradually loses tensile strength over prolonged periods in the body. It should not be relied on where permanent strength retention is essential.
How should sutures be stored?
Store sutures in their original packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and light. Use stock in expiry order and do not use any suture whose package is opened or damaged, since sterility cannot be assured.
What do the suture size numbers mean?
USP suture sizes run from fine to heavy: more zeros mean a finer strand, so 7-0 is finer than 5-0, which is finer than 3-0. Sizes then rise through 0, 1, 2 and heavier for large tissue work. The variant label states the exact size of each configuration.
Can a suture be resterilized or reused?
No. These are sterile single use devices, and an opened or expired suture must be discarded. Resterilization is not permitted and compromises both sterility and material performance.
