DESCRIPTION: DAYLON is a synthetic, non-absorbable sterile surgical monofilament suture composed of the long-chain aliphatic polymers polyamide. DAYLON is available black (Logwood Hematein black) in microsizes USP 11/0 (EP 0.1) -USP 8/0 (EP 0.4) and blue (FD&C Blue 2) in sizes USP 6/0 (EP 0.7) to USP 2 (EP 5).

DAYLON meets all requirements for non-absorbable surgical sutures specified by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).

INTENDED PURPOSE: DAYLON is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including use in ophthalmic, neurological, and cardiovascular surgery. DAYLON can also be used as holding sutures and for marking purposes. Fine sizes of DAYLON USP 11/0 to USP 8/0 (EP 0.1 - 0.4) are particularly suitable for microsurgery and ophthalmic surgery.

DAYLON, surgical sutures are single-use devices.

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE CHARASTERISTICS: DAYLON suture elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. While polyamide is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the suture in vivo may result in gradual loss of its tensile strength over time.

CLINICAL BENEFIT: DAYLON sutures are used to approximate tissues when used for suturing open wounds hence limiting infection and elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissue. DAYLON sutures are also used as a fixation system for soft tissues or other devices. Its pliability and low tendency to swell makes DAYLON very suitable for all types of skin suturing.