This MERSILENE® Polyester Fibre Surgical Suture, product code 18513G, is designed for secure soft tissue approximation where permanent tensile strength and minimal elongation are required. Manufactured from non-absorbable braided polyester fibre, MERSILENE® delivers long-term wound support with excellent handling characteristics and dependable knot security.

The USP 4-0 diameter provides fine tensile control suitable for delicate and 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 accurate handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-5 tapercut needle, this configuration combines a tapered body with a cutting tip, allowing smooth passage through soft tissue while enabling controlled penetration into denser or fibrous structures when required.

As a non-absorbable material, MERSILENE® retains tensile strength indefinitely and is intended for procedures requiring extended or permanent wound support. 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 4-0 surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• Green suture for enhanced visibility
• V-5 tapercut 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: 18513G
• Category: Wound Closure
• Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
• Suture Size: USP 4-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Material: Polyester Fibre (Braided)
• Colour: Green
• Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
• Needle Name: V-5
• Needle Point Type: Tapercut
• Quantity per Box: 12
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• Delicate and general soft tissue approximation
• Procedures involving mixed tissue densities
• Situations requiring permanent wound support
• Surgical environments requiring controlled tapercut penetration
• Applications demanding durable non-absorbable closure