Polypropylene Surgical Suture – 4/0 – GMS

Non-absorbable monofilament polypropylene surgical suture, size 4/0, GMS brand. It retains its original tensile strength over time and does not support bacterial growth, making it suitable as a pull-out suture in a range of surgical procedures. Used to approximate wound edges after surgery, supplied with an attached needle.

Specifications

Size: 4/0
Brand: GMS
Material: Polypropylene (monofilament, non-absorbable)
Absorbability: Non-absorbable

Questions & answers

Is polypropylene surgical suture 4/0 GMS absorbable?

No — GMS polypropylene 4/0 is a non-absorbable monofilament that retains high tensile strength, so it is used as a pull-out suture removed after healing.

What does 4/0 mean for a surgical suture size?

4/0 is a USP suture size; the higher the number before the zero, the finer the suture, suited to finer and delicate procedures.

Which procedures use 4/0 polypropylene suture?

It is used to approximate wounds after surgery as a pull-out suture, especially in procedures needing a fine, high-strength thread such as skin and microsurgery.

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