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FILAPROP™ - Suture, polypropylene monofilament

Device Dossier for FILAPROP™ - Suture, polypropylene monofilament (Polyolefin/fluoropolymer suture, monofilament, Class III, sponsor Meril). ARTG record,…

Intended purpose

Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.

Functional description

Monofilament, synthetic, non-absorbable, sterile surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereo-isomer of Polypropylene.Initially elicits a minimal inflammatory reaction in tissues followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue.

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