1. Dafilon is a non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polyamide used for skin closure. 2. In vitro studies showed monofilament sutures have lower bacterial adherence compared to multifilament sutures, reducing the risk of infection. 3. Dafilon is available in various sizes and needle combinations to suit different surgical needs, and provides reliable knot security and less tissue drag during passage for improved wound healing.

1. Sutures
Dafilon®
Non-absorbable suture for skin closure
Non-absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of polyamide

2. 2
Comparative adherence of S. aureus and E. Coli to
different sutures. Adherence to nylon = 1 unit
In vitro adherence assays revealed remarkable variations
in the affinity of bacteria to sutures: nylon sutures bound
the least bacteria, while bacterial adherence to braided
sutures is five to eight folds higher4
.
Dafilon®
The Monofilament Advantage
1. Less infection promoting effect
Monofilament sutures are much less prone to potenti-
ating infections than multifilament sutures2
because of:
z Sutures of monofilament structure are believed to
be a relatively safe material since it has lower
bacterial infiltration rates than sutures of multi-
filament structure3
. 10
8
6
4
2
Adherenceindex(Units)
Comparative adherence of S. Aureus and E. Coli
to different sutures.
Adherence to nylon = 1 unit
Monofilament
Nylon
Braided
Silk
Braided
PGA
S. Aureus E. Coli
Suture materials
Dafilon®
helps to reduce bacterial adherence
Surgical site infections may increase a patient`s hos-
pital stay by seven to ten days1
, increasing direct cost
of hospitalization.
Bacterial adherence to suture materials plays a signifi-
cant role in the induction of surgical infection, it is im-
portant to choose the right material to reduce this risk.
Taking The Monofilament Advantage of our suture
portfolio combined with the benefits of non-absorb-
able monofilaments, Dafilon®
will become the precise
option to provide reliability and good cosmetic results.
The main advantages of using a monofilament suture
are:
z Less infection promoting effect
z More gentle pass through the tissue
z Reliable Knotting

3. 3
8
6
4
2
Adherenceindex(Units)
Monofilament
Nylon
Braided
Silk
Braided
PGA
S. Aureus E. Coli
Suture materials
Dafilon®
Ethilon®
(Ethicon)
USP
0.040
0.035
0.030
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
0.005
0.000
Kgf
Dafilon®
– Tissue Drag5
:
To determine the required strength to pass a suture thread
through a tissue, pulling it out, after being stitched on a tissue
simulator.
2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 6/0
Dafilon®
Ethilon®
(Ethicon)
USP
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Kgf
Dafilon®
– Knot Strength6
:
Determined over a simple knot formed by placing one end
of a suture held in the right hand over the other end held
in the left hand, passing one end over the suture and through
the loop so formed and pulling the knot tight.
2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 6/0
0.024
0.035
0.018
0.024
0.011 0.011
0.013
0.018
0.007
0.011
3.96
2.31
2.16
1.44
1.05 0.95 0.86
0.73
0.31 0.26
2. Improved wound healing, due to the smooth passage through the tissue:
10
8
6
4
2
Adherenceindex(Units)
Monofilament
Nylon
Braided
Silk
Braided
PGA
S. Aureus E. Coli
Suture materials
Dafilon®
Ethilon®
(Ethicon)
USP
0.040
0.035
0.030
0.025
0.020
0.015
0.010
0.005
0.000
Kgf
Dafilon®
– Tissue Drag5
:
To determine the required strength to pass a suture thread
through a tissue, pulling it out, after being stitched on a tissue
simulator.
2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 6/0
Dafilon®
Ethilon®
(Ethicon)
USP
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.00
Kgf
Dafilon®
– Knot Strength6
:
Determined over a simple knot formed by placing one end
of a suture held in the right hand over the other end held
in the left hand, passing one end over the suture and through
the loop so formed and pulling the knot tight.
2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 6/0
0.024
0.035
0.018
0.024
0.011 0.011
0.013
0.018
0.007
0.011
3.96
2.31
2.16
1.44
1.05 0.95 0.86
0.73
0.31 0.26
3. Reliable Knotting

4. 4
Dafilon®
Your reliable partner for skin closure
Skin Closure
USP 11/0USP 2/0
Plastic and
Reconstructive
Surgery Ophtalmic Surgery Orthopaedics
USP 8/0
The ideal suture is the one offering the exact properties
that the surgeon needs at each moment. In plastic and
reconstructive surgery, the treatment of skin closure
is essential to achieve the best results and patient sa-
tisfaction.
Thread handling and knotting are fundamental elements
for skin approximation. Dafilon®
, our non-absorbable
synthetic monofilament suture made of polyamide,
gives reliability in all these properties.

5. 55
z Wide range of USP´s
z Wide needle-thread combinations
z Different thread colours
z The wide range of thread sizes (USPs)
combined with our new Dermaslide®
needle
conform the excellent character of
this suture.
Dafilon®
manages to combine the two advantages that
make it an exceptional thread for skin closure:
z Smooth passage through the tissue5
z Less infection promoting effect2
z Ease of removal that improves the process of stitch
extraction

6. 6
Dafilon®
is indicated for all cutaneous and intradermal
surgical procedures that require precise cosmetic results.
Dafilon®
is the unique B. Braun non-absorbable mono-
filament suture that is available in undyed.
Dafilon®
Smoothness and flexibility for impressive cosmetic results
Strong
Dafilon®
enhances the wound healing process, avoiding
the risk of wound dehiscence due to:
z The strength of the thread
z The impressive knot security
Smoothness
Dafilon®
has a soft surface and a homogeneous diameter
that permits an easy and smooth passage through
the tissue:
z Highly atraumatic
z Avoids the risk of inflammatory reactions
Manageable
Due to its handling features, Dafilon®
is for surgeons
who are searching for:
z Adaptability to all kinds of wound edges
z Good flexibility that allows for an enhanced
skin closure without any tissue strangulation
z Good cosmetic results through a good
vascularization

7. 7
For outstanding cosmetic resultsDS DSMP
Dermaslide®
New
Needle Generation
(DGMP)
The ideal suture is a needle-thread combination that offers
high performance to the surgeon for the desired indication.
For this reason, B. Braun has gone a step further by offer-
ing a totally innovative plastic surgery needle to combine
with Dafilon®
.
The ideal needle for the gentle Dafilon®
.
z The DS needle was our first proposal indicated
for skin closure.
z It is our traditional reverse cutting needle with
extensive experience in the market: more than
15 million units delivered around the world
annually.
From our first reverse cutting to the outstanding
Dermaslide®
needle:
z Made from 300 series steel
z Continuous sharpness
z Flattened body prevents
rotating in the needle holder
The reverse cutting needle tip with
progressive micropoint enhances
it so that every puncture is made
with:
z High precision
z High depth control
The flattened and engraved body of
the Dermaslide®
needle provides:
z Outstanding stability of the
needle holder.
z Impressive glide pass through
the tissue.

8. 8
Dafilon®
New Dermaslide®
needle: a definitive choice for skin closure
z Excellent tissue penetration
z Sharpness after multiple stitches
z High stability for tissue passage
z Outstanding bending strength
resistance
Dermaslide®
Penetration Performance7
0.2000
0.1500
Stitch1
0.2080
0.2180
Stitch2
0.2330
0.2460
Stitch4 Stitch5 Stitch6
0.2080
0.2180
Stitch7
0.2330
0.2460
Stitch8 Stitch9 Stitch10Stitch3
DGMP (Dermaslide®
) 19 mm PS-2 MultiPass PRIME 19 mm
0.3000
0.2500
0.2000
0.1500
Stitch 1 Stitch 2 Stitch 3 Stitch 4 Stitch 5 Stitch 6 Stitch 7 Stitch 8 Stitch 9 Stitch 10
Force[N]

9. 9
Product overview
Structure Monofilament
Colour Blue, black or undyed
Chemical composition Polyamide
Coating Uncoated
Origin Synthetic
Sizes USP 11/0 (0.1 metric) to USP 2 (5 metric)
Type of absorption Non-absorbable
Sterilisation Gamma-irradiation/ethylene oxide
(microsurgery 8/0 to 11/0)

10. 10
Dafilon®
Needle-Thread combinations
C Box of 36 units B Box of 24 units G Box of 12 units M Box of 6 units
Needle Thread USP metric
length
mm
length cm
colour
8/0
0.4
7/0
0.5
6/0
0.7
5/0
1
4/0
1.5
3/0
2
2/0
3
0
3.5
3/8 circle micro engraved needle with precision point
45
Blue
C0933908
45
Blue
C0933906 C0933903
45
75
Blue
C0933907
C0933904 C0933902
75
Blue
C0933905 C0933901
DGMP 11
DGMP 13
DGMP 16
DGMP 19
High Precision Micro Engraved Plastic Surgery Needle

11. 11
Needle Thread USP metric
length
mm
length cm
colour
8/0
0.4
7/0
0.5
6/0
0.7
5/0
1
4/0
1.5
3/0
2
2/0
3
0
3.5
3/8 circle reverse cutting needle with precision point
45
Black
45
Blue
C0977225
C0930018
45
Blue
C0936122
45
Black
45
Blue
45
75
Undyed
C0977212
C0936022
C0916122
C0916022
C0936014
45
Blue
45
75
Undyed
C0936081
C0916081
C0936090
C0916133
C0916033
C0936103
C0916134
C0916034
45
75
Blue
45
75
Undyed
C0936146
C0936143
C0912242
C0936154
C0936650
C0916143
C0916043
C0936162
C0916144
C0916044
45
75
Blue
45
75
Undyed
C0936226 C0936227
C0912247
C0936235
C0936731
C0916154
C0916054
C0936243
C0936740
C0916155
C0916055
C0936251
C Box of 36 units B Box of 24 units G Box of 12 units M Box of 6 units
DSMP 7
DSMP 9
DSMP 11
DSMP 13
DSMP 16
DSMP 19

12. 12
Dafilon®
Needle-Thread combinations
C Box of 36 units B Box of 24 units G Box of 12 units M Box of 6 units
Needle Thread USP metric
length
mm
length cm
colour
6/0
0.7
5/0
1
4/0
1.5
3/0
2
2/0
3
0
3.5
1
4
2
5
3/8 circle reverse cutting needle with precision point
45
75
Blue
45
75
Undyed
C0936280 C0936294
C0936839
C0916308
C0936316
C0936812
C0916165
C0916065
C0936324
C0936820
75
Blue
C0936814
75
Blue
C0932452 C0936952
75
Blue
C0934570
3/8 circle reverse cutting needle
45
Blue
C0932019 C0932020
45
60
75
90
Blue
C0932060
C0935042
C0934061
C0932078
C0935050
C0934070
C0934067
C0932086
C0935069
45
60
75
90
Blue
C0932116
C0932108
C0935115
C0932124
C0935123
C0935254
C0932132
C0935131
C0930165
C0932140
C0935107
45
75
90
Blue
C0932191
C0935190
C0935255
C0932205
C0935204
C0935220
C0932213
C0935212
C0935239
C0932221
C0935213
C0935247
C0935181
45
75
90
Blue
C0932317 C0932345
C0935344
C0935310
C0932353
C0935352
C0935328
C0932361
C0935360
C0935336
C0932370
C0935379 C0935380
DS 9
DS 12
DS 16
DS 19
DS 24
DSMP 30
DSMP 39
DSMP 24
DSMP 24s

13. 13
Needle Thread USP metric
length
mm
length cm
colour
5/0
1
4/0
1.5
3/0
2
2/0
3
0
3.5
1
4
2
5
3/8 circle reverse cutting needle
45
75
90
Blue
C0932441
C0932450
C0932469
C0935468
C0934410
C0932477
C0935476
C0935522
C0932485
C0935484
C0934391
C0932493
C0935492
C0934429
75
90
Blue
C0934780
C0932809
C0934801 C0934810
C0930095
C0934836
45
75
90
Blue
C0932531 C0932540
C0932545
C0932558
C0934569
C0932566
C0934573
C0932574
C0934577 C0934579
75
100
Blue
C0932850
C0935859
75
90
100
Blue
C0932582
C0932784
C0934224
C0931640
100
Blue
B0935890 B0935905 B0935913 B0935915 B0935914
50
Black
50
75
100
3 x 50
Blue
C0932272 C0932280
C0972650
C0932650
C0931641
B0935910
100
3 x 50
Blue
C0934916 C0934917 C0934909 C0934925
G0930182
C0934933
C Box of 36 units B Box of 24 units G Box of 12 units M Box of 6 units
DS 30
DS 35
DS 45
DS 48
DS 39
DS 60
DS 76
DS 90

14. 14
C Box of 36 units B Box of 24 units G Box of 12 units M Box of 6 units
Dafilon®
Needle-Thread combinations
Needle Thread USP metric
length
mm
length cm
colour
6/0
0.7
5/0
1
4/0
1.5
3/0
2
2/0
3
0
3.5
1
4
2
5
Straight cutting needle
90
Blue
C0931056
45
Blue
C0932736
75
90
Blue
C0935590 C0935603 C0935611
C0935530
C0935565 C0935573
75
90
Blue
75
Undyed
C0932647 C0932655
C0934658
C0912224
C0932663
C0934690 C0934691
90
Blue
C0935557 C0935646 C0935654 C0935735
75
Blue
C0932710
GS 45
GS 60
GS 75
GS 40
GS 51
GS 65
Needle Thread USP metric
length
mm
length cm
colour
8/0
0.4
7/0
0.5
6/0
0.7
5/0
1
4/0
1.5
3/0
2
2/0
3
0
3.5
1/2 circle reverse cutting needle with precision point
45
Blue
C0932998
45
Blue
45
Undyed
C0936618
C0916618
C0936626
C0916626
C0935418
HSMP 12
HSMP 15

15. 15
Notes
1
Iñigo JJ, Bermejo B, Oronoz B, et al. Surgical site infection is general surgery: 5-year analysis and assessment of the national nosocomial infection surveillance (nnis) index. Esp. 2006;79(4):224-30.
2
Alexander JW, Solomkin JS, Edwards MJ. Updated Recommendations for Control of Surgical Site Infections. Annals of Surgery. 2011;253(6):1082-93.
3
Choi HJ, Chae HD. Comparison of E. coli infiltration between new absorbable sutures. J Korean Surg Soc. 2009;77(1):1-6.
4
Katz S, Izhar M and Mirelman D. Bacterial Adherence to Surgical Sutures. Annals of Surgery. 1981;Volume:194,Issue:1:35-41.
5
Data on file (PTR/02/FF/0531/JLT 23/01/06).
6
Data on file (PTR/02/FF/0531/JLT 23/01/06).
7
Data on file (2013), determined by Penetration measurement protocol SXMAD/05/A 20/03/06.

16. Brochure No. B62002 1114/1/1
Subject to technical changes. All rights reserved.
This brochure may only be used for the exclusive
purpose of obtaining information about our
products. Reproduction in any form partial or
otherwise is not permitted.
The product trademarks “Dafilon” and
“Dermaslide” are registered trademarks
of B. Braun Melsungen AG.
“Ethilon” is a registered trademark of
© Cilag AG, Schaffhouse, Switzerland.
B. Braun Surgical, S.A. | Carretera de Terrassa, 121 | 08191 Rubí | Spain
Phone +34 93 586 6200 | Fax +34 93 699 6330 | www.bbraun.com
Aesculap AG | Am Aesculap-Platz | 78532 Tuttlingen | Germany
Phone +49 7461 95-0 | Fax +49 7461 95-2600 | www.aesculap.com
Aesculap – a B. Braun company