This MERSILENE™ Polyester Fibre Surgical Suture, product code EH7338G, 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 4-0 diameter offers fine tensile control suitable for delicate surgical applications. The white braided construction enhances visibility while maintaining flexibility and smooth tissue passage during placement.

Each suture features a 45 cm strand length and is supplied with an 8 mm spatula needle manufactured from high-strength 4310 alloy. The spatula needle design enables flat, controlled penetration through layered tissue planes, making it particularly suitable for ophthalmic and microsurgical procedures where precision and minimal tissue trauma are essential.

Sterilised using cobalt irradiation and supplied sterile, this non-absorbable material retains tensile strength indefinitely and is intended for procedures requiring permanent or extended wound support. Supplied 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
• White suture for enhanced visibility
• 8 mm spatula needle
• 4310 needle alloy construction
• Sterilised by cobalt irradiation
• High tensile strength with minimal elongation
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: MERSILENE™
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: EH7338G
• Category: Wound Closure
• Product Group: NonAbsorbable Sutures
• Suture Size: USP 4-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Material: Polyester Fibre (Braided)
• Colour: White
• Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
• Suture Construction: Braided
• Needle Length: 8 mm
• Needle Alloy: 4310
• Needle Point Type: Spatula
• Sterilisation Type: Cobalt
• Quantity per Box: 12
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• Ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Delicate layered tissue approximation
• Microsurgical applications
• Situations requiring permanent wound support
• Surgical environments requiring spatula needle precision