Device Dossier
MERSILENE (Polyester) Suture - Suture, polyester
Device Dossier for MERSILENE (Polyester) Suture - Suture, polyester (Suture, polyester, Class III, sponsor Johnson & Johnson Medical). ARTG record,…
- GMDN category: Suture, polyester
Intended purpose
Mersilene suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.
Functional description
Mersilene suture is a sterile, synthetic, non-absorbable surgical suture. It is available in undyed or dyed green to enhance visibility in the surgical field. The suture elicits an initial minimal inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue.