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Novafil non-absorbable monofilament surgical sutures are composed of polybutester fiber. The suture is available dyed blue to provide visibility or clear, and are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation — including use in cardiovascular and ophthalmic surgery.

1 DZ/CA^ Suture with Needle Novafil Nonabsorbable Uncoated Blue Suture Monofilament Polybutester Size 5-0 12 Inch Suture 1-Needle 1/6 Circle Spatula Needle SS-1. Sterile.

• Suppleness and easy handling
• Unique elasticity and flexibility
• Excellent knot security
• Less tissue drag and smooth knot run-down
• Fray resistance
• Unique resistance to creep and structural fatigue
• Novafil nonabsorbable monofilament surgical sutures are composed of polybutester, a copolymer of butylene terephthalate and polytetramethylene ether glycol
• Elongates elastically under load or tension when wound edema occurs and returns to its' original form when edema recedes
• Suture is not affected by hydrolysis and therefore is less likely to adhere to tissue during re-operative procedures