The most widely used sutures are listed here with a short description and a downloadable PDF datasheet . They are grouped into Absorbable , Non-Absorbable and Ophthalmic Sutures - click on a heading to go directly to that section.
ADVANTIME® Medium Absorbable Poliglecaprone 25 Monofilament (PGA-CL)
Monofilament for soft tissue healing and excellent cosmetic wound results
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Smooth Atraumatic tissue penetration
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Very Mild tissue reaction
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Minimal scarring gives excellent cosmetic results
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Reduces postoperative adhesion
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Easy sliding of knots
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High knot tensile strength
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Soft and silky to the touch
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Total absorption time 90 -120 days
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Strength retention time 21 - 28 days

MONOTIME® Slow Absorbable Polydioxanone Monofilament (PDO)
For slow healing tissues
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Minimal tissue trauma: perfect slide
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Very good knot holding
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Excellent tissue tolerance
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High strength in contact with aggressive biological fluids (urine, bile, pancreatic fluid)
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50% absorption after 60 - 90 days
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Total absorption time 180 - 210 days
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Strength retention time 60 - 90 days

NON ABSORBABLE SUTURES