The ETHICON MERSILENE™ Tape RS21 Suture is a sterile, non-absorbable braided polyester surgical tape designed to provide exceptional tensile strength and long-term tissue support in a wide range of surgical procedures. MERSILENE™ tape is widely trusted by surgeons for applications requiring durable fixation, ligament repair, tendon reinforcement, and cardiovascular procedures.
Key Features
- Non-absorbable braided polyester surgical tape
- High tensile strength for long-term tissue support
- Flat tape design helps distribute tension evenly
- Excellent knot security and handling characteristics
- Minimal tissue reactivity
- Sterile and individually packaged
- Suitable for permanent implantation
- Reliable fixation in orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures
- Durable braided construction for enhanced strength
- Trusted surgical solution from Ethicon
Benefits
✔ Provides permanent wound and tissue support
✔ Excellent strength retention over time
✔ Secure knot tying and handling performance
✔ Helps reduce tissue trauma through wider force distribution
✔ Suitable for demanding surgical applications
Applications
- Orthopedic surgery
- Tendon and ligament repair
- Cardiovascular procedures
- General surgery
- Soft tissue approximation
- Tissue fixation and reinforcement
- Reconstructive surgical procedures






















