1-DESCRIPTION: (Chemical structure, dying) EGYPROLENE suture is a sterile synthetic non-absorbable surgical suture composed of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. EGYPROLENE is a synthetic monofilament suture. EGYPROLENE sutures are available dyed (blue) and undyed. EGYPROLENE meets all requirements established by the United States pharmacopoeia (USP) and the European pharmacopoeia (EP).

2-INDICATION: EGYPROLENE sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurosurgical procedures. As a monofilament, polypropylene minimizes a later sinus formation and suture extrusion if the wound becomes infected or contaminated.

3-HOW SUPPLIED: EGYPROLENE sutures are available sterile, monofilament, dyed (blue) or undyed strands in USP sizes 10/0 to 2 (metric size 0.2 to 5) in a variety of lengths and needles. EGYPROLENE sutures are available in one dozen box.

4-Sterilization: EGYPROLENE is sterilized by ethylene oxide gas (ETO).