MULTILON   NYLON SUTURE
NONABSORBABLE, BRAIDED, SURGICAL SUTURE, U.S.P/ Eur.Ph./TS5504

DESCRIPTION
MULTILON  nylon suture is a nonabsorbable, sterile surgical braided suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 or Nylon 6,6. MULTILON sutures are dyed black to enhance visibility in tissue.
MULTILON suture meets all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P.) for nonabsorbable surgical suture.


INDICATIONS
MULTILON suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurosurgical procedures. MULTILON suture is for single use only.


ACTIONS
MULTILON suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory
reaction in tissue, which is followed by a gradual encapsulation
of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While nylon
is not absorbed progressive hydrolysis of the nylon in vivo
may result in gradualloss of tensile strength over time.


CONTRAINDICATIONS
Due to the gradual loss of tensile strength which may occur over prolonged periods in vivo, nylon suture should not be used where permanent retention of tensile strength is required.


WARNINGS
Users should be familiar with surgical procedures and techniques involving nonabsorbable sutures before employing MULTILON suture for wound closure, as risk of wound dehiscence may vary with the site of application and the suture material used.
As with any foreign body, prolonged contact of any suture with salt solutions, such as those found in the urinary or biliary tracts, may result in calculus formation.
Do not resterilize. Discard opened packages and unused sutures.
Acceptable surgical practices must be followed for the management of infected or contaminated wounds. PRECAUTIONS
In handling this or any other suture material, care should be taken to avoid damage from handling. Avoid crushing or crimping damage due to application of surgical instruments such as forceps or needle holders. As with any suture material, adequate knot security requires the accepted surgical technique of flat and square ties with additional throws as warranted by surgical circumstance and the experience of the surgeon.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse effects associated with the use of this device include wound dehiscence, gradual loss of tensile strength over time, calculi formation in urinary and biliary tracts when prolonged contact with salt solutions such as urine and bile occurs, infection, minimal acute inflammatory tissue reaction, and transitory local irritation at the wound site.

HOW SUPPLIED
MULTILON sutures are available in U.S.P. sizes 7/0 thru 3 (metric sizes 0.6 - 6.0) in a variety of lengths with and without permanently attached needles.
MULTILON sutures are available in one, two, and three dozen boxes. MULTILON suture is supplied sterile.

STORAGE
Store below 25oC, Keep away from, sunlight.
Protect from humidity.
Do not use after expiry date.