This MERSILENE® Polyester Fibre Surgical Suture, product code R870H, is designed for secure soft tissue approximation where permanent tensile strength and dependable knot security are required. Manufactured from braided non-absorbable polyester fibre, MERSILENE® provides long-term wound support with minimal elongation and excellent handling characteristics.

The USP 5-0 diameter delivers fine tensile control suitable for delicate soft tissue closure. The green braided construction enhances intraoperative visibility while maintaining flexibility and consistent knot tying performance.

Each suture features a 75 cm strand length, offering extended working reach within standard operative fields. Supplied with an RB-1 taperpoint flat needle, this configuration allows smooth tissue penetration without cutting, helping minimise trauma in delicate structures while maintaining precise control during placement.

As a non-absorbable material, MERSILENE® retains tensile strength indefinitely and is intended for procedures requiring permanent or extended wound support. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is suitable for professional surgical environments demanding dependable non-absorbable closure performance.

• Key Features
• Non-absorbable braided polyester fibre
• USP 5-0 surgical diameter
• 75 cm strand length
• Green suture for enhanced visibility
• RB-1 taperpoint flat needle
• Smooth penetration for delicate tissue
• High tensile strength with minimal elongation
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: MERSILENE®
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: R870H
• Category: Wound Closure
• Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
• Suture Size: USP 5-0
• Length: 75 cm
• Material: Polyester Fibre (Braided)
• Colour: Green
• Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
• Needle Name: RB-1
• Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
• Quantity per Box: 36
• Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
• Suitable For
• Delicate soft tissue approximation
• General surgical closure
• Procedures requiring smooth taper point penetration
• Fine tissue repair
• Situations requiring permanent non-absorbable support