Monofilament nylon

Re: Monofilament nylon

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:39:56 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"] and it certainly doesn't look neater - nasty spiky ends and ugly knots. Blah![/quote]

Properly done sutures of Ethilon or Prolene of a suitable gauge, say 4/0 for dog skin, look extremely neat.

Re: Monofilament nylon

Martin Atkinson — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:16:29 GMT

[quote user="Rob Davis"]but prefer monofilament (less tissue drag, less wicking, looks neater).[/quote] Dragging isn't a problem with me, wicking is not a concern in the skin and is debatable anyway and it certainly doesn't look neater - nasty spiky ends and ugly knots. Blah!

Re: Monofilament nylon

Rob Davis — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 18:01:17 GMT

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]I would simply ask why you want to use it over Supramid? [/quote]

Personal preference - it's not a big deal, I do sometimes use supramid of nylamide, but prefer monofilament (less tissue drag, less wicking, looks neater).

[quote user="Martin Atkinson"]I can see only disadvantages like poor drapability and knotting to name just two.[/quote]

Knotting's fine if your technique's ok (I admit it is less forgiving).

Re: Monofilament nylon

Rob Davis — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:40:10 GMT

Thanks Michael, exactly what I'm looking for.

Re: Monofilament nylon

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:48:41 GMT

Rob

IMS offer it. We sometimes use it swaged on for skin and I'm quite happy with the product

http://imseuro.co.uk/veterinary/products/wound-closure/nylon-reels/nylon-reels-blue-monofilment.html

Re: Monofilament nylon

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:09:37 GMT

I would simply ask why you want to use it over Supramid? I can see only disadvantages like poor drapability and knotting to name just two. If you really must use monfilament nylon from time to time why not use prolene or maybe its time to change the habit of a lifetime.