"Mersilene suture by Ethicon. Non-absorbable - synthetic - braided. Mersilene suture is a nonabsorbable, braided, sterile surgical suture composed of polyethylene terephthalate. It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. The sutures are braided for optimal handling properties Mersilene sutures provide precise, consistent suture tension. Manufactured by: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson"