Absorbable Polyglycolic Acid Sutures

Type

Braided coated multifilament

Composition

Polyglycolic acid

Coating

Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)

Color

Violet

Tissue reaction

Minimal

Absorption

The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days.

The material retains approximately 70% of its initial strength at the end of second week .

Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after three weeks .

Distinctive characteristics

High tensile strength.

Excellent handling.

Excellent knot security .

Excellent tissue support .

Smooth passage through the tissues.

Indications

General soft tissue closing and / or ligation .

Especially in

General surgery

Skin closure

Gastrointestinal surgery

Plastic surgery

Gynaecology

Urology

Ophthalmic surgery

Orthopaedics

Packaging

Surcryl is available in USP sizes 6/0 through 2 (metric sizes 0.7 –5.0 )

Surcryl is available with needles in one dozen boxes .

Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request.

 Non Absorbable Polypropylene Sutures

Type

Monofilament

Composition

Polypropylene , a polymer of propylene

Coating

None

Color

Blue

Tissue reaction

Moderate

Absorption

Non absorbable

Distinctive characteristics

Low tissue reaction .

Ldeal biocompatibility .

Excellent knot security .

Excellent and permanent tissue support .

Good handling proprieties .

Smooth passage through the tissues .

Absence of capillarity ( no support of bacterial growth)

Indications

General soft tissue closing and / or ligation.

Especially in

General surgery

Cardiovascular surgery

Neurosurgery

Ophthalmic surgery

Plastic syrgery

Skin closure

Gastrointestinal surgery

Orthopaedics

Gynaecology

Obstetrics

Microsurgery

Hernias

Packaging

SURLENE is available in USP sizes 6/0 through 1 (metric sizes 0.7-4.0) .

SURLENE is available with needles in one dozen boxes .

Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request .

Non Absorbable Silk Sutures

Type

Bradided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm

Coating

Wax

Color

Black

Tissue reaction

Moderate

Absorption

SURSILK elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues .

Distinctive characteristics

High tensile strength .

High flexibility .

Excellent handling.

Excellent knot security .

Excellent tissue support for up to three month .

Smooth passage through the tissues.

Indications

General soft tissue closing and \ or ligation .

Especially in

General surgery

Skin closure

Gastrointestinal surgery

Oral surgery

Gynaecology

Ophthalmic surgery

Obstetrics

Contraindication

Since it is non absorbable suture it is not recommended in urological procedures nor biliary tracts as this may lead to formation of stones around the suture .

Known allergies or sensitivities to silk .

Packaging

SURSILK is available in USP sizes 6/0 through 1 (metric sizes 0.7-4.0)

SURSILK is available with needles in one dozen boxes .

Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request .