PROFIMED-PTFE is a sterile non absorbable monofilament surgical suture made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) polymer. PROFIMED-PTFE surgical sutures are used for soft tissue approximation and /or ligation, even in cardio-vascular and dental procedures, but is not indicated for use in ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery and peripheral neural tissue .The use of PROFIMED-PTFE suture in some patients can cause initial skin irritation followed by a minimal inflammatory reaction at the wound site. As every foreign body it can enhance an existing infection.