This MERSILENE™ Polyester Fibre Surgical Suture, product code FB1728G, is engineered for delicate soft tissue approximation where permanent tensile strength and dependable knot security are required. Manufactured from braided polyethylene terephthalate (polyester), MERSILENE™ delivers long-term wound support with minimal elongation and consistent handling characteristics.

The USP 5-0 diameter provides fine tensile performance suitable for precise closure in delicate surgical environments. The white braided construction offers smooth handling and predictable knot tying performance in microsurgical and specialist procedures.

Each suture features a 45 cm strand length, providing appropriate working reach within smaller operative fields. Supplied with a 6.5 mm RV-2 tapercut needle, this configuration combines tapered body penetration with a cutting tip to support controlled entry through tougher surface layers while protecting underlying tissue.

As a non-absorbable suture, MERSILENE™ retains tensile strength indefinitely and is indicated for procedures requiring permanent or extended 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 5-0 fine surgical diameter
• 45 cm strand length
• White suture construction
• RV-2 tapercut needle
• 6.5 mm needle length
• Designed for precise tissue penetration
• Sterile, single-use — Box of 12
• Technical Specifications
• Brand: MERSILENE™
• Manufacturer: Ethicon
• Product Code: FB1728G
• Category: Wound Closure
• Product Group: Non-Absorbable Sutures
• Suture Size: USP 5-0
• Length: 45 cm
• Material: Polyester (Polyethylene Terephthalate), Braided
• Colour: White
• Absorbability: Non-Absorbable
• Suture Construction: Braided
• Needle Name: RV-2
• Needle Length: 6.5 mm
• Needle Point Type: Tapercut
• Pledget: No
• Quantity per Box: 12
• Unit of Measure: Box (12 Each)
• Suitable For
• Microsurgical soft tissue approximation
• Ophthalmic procedures
• Plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Delicate tissue repair
• Situations requiring permanent fine tensile support
• Applications demanding precise needle control