Alpha-Lene
Polypropylene Sutures

Monofilament Non Absorbable Polypropylene Blue Suture with drilled end curved needle

Alpha-Lene

Alpha-Lene , Our Polypropylene sutures are a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polypropylene, composed of Polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. Alpha-Lene is a monofilament uncoated suture, coloured blue by a colour additive. Polypropylene sutures advantages include minimal tissue reactivity and durability.

Advantages
  • Silicon coated autramatic needle
  • Easy visibility
  • Non-adhering to tissue and biologically inert
  • Gives strong support for indefinite periods
  • Excellent tensile strength and pliability
  • Easy retrieval pack
  • Easy to draw through tissues
  • Does not harbour micro-organisms
  • Inert material
  • Least thrombogenic
Range
  • U.S.P. sizes 8-0 to 2
  • Suture length available with needle: 35cms to 150cms
  • Needle lengths: 6mm to 50mm attached to various needle point.