This MERSILENE™ Polyester Fibre Surgical Suture, product code 18516G, is designed for secure soft tissue approximation where permanent tensile strength and minimal elongation are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable braided polyester fibre, MERSILENE™ provides long-term wound support with excellent handling characteristics and dependable knot security.

The USP 3-0 diameter offers reliable tensile performance suitable for general soft tissue closure. The green braided construction enhances intraoperative visibility while maintaining flexibility and smooth tissue passage during placement.

Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-6 needle, this configuration enables accurate tissue penetration and consistent performance in procedures requiring dependable non-absorbable support.

As a non-absorbable material, MERSILENE™ retains tensile strength indefinitely and is intended for situations where extended or permanent wound support is required. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 12, this product is suitable for professional surgical environments demanding durable non-absorbable closure performance.

• Key Features
• Non-absorbable braided polyester fibre
• USP 3-0 surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• Green suture for enhanced visibility
• V-6 needle configuration
• High tensile strength with minimal elongation
• Excellent knot security and handling
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: MERSILENE™
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: 18516G
• Category: Wound Closure
• Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
• Suture Size: USP 3-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Material: Polyester Fibre (Braided)
• Colour: Green
• Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
• Needle Name: V-6
• Quantity per Box: 12
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• General soft tissue approximation
• Procedures requiring permanent wound support
• Situations involving moderate tissue tension
• Surgical environments requiring dependable non-absorbable closure
• Applications demanding long-term tensile stability