Nylon suture (Ethilon)
Synthetic non-absorbable suture made of polyamide (nylon), most commonly available as a monofilament (Ethilon), though a braided version (Nurolon) also exists.
How it is used
Widely used for skin closure and retention sutures, as well as in ophthalmology and microsurgery, due to its low cost and good cosmetic result.
Clinical tip
It degrades very slowly (losing some strength year over year) but is considered non-absorbable for practical purposes; it has strong memory and tends to curl back, so it needs extra knot throws and is usually removed from skin rather than left to be absorbed.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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