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CatgutMade of first quality raw material, Catgut ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting. Available in plain and chromic. |
 Surigical Gut™ *SurgiGut™ ** |
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Twisted
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In vivo strength retention:
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Mass Absorption: Varies depending upon type of suture (plain vs. chromic) and site of placement |
* Comparable Ethicon™ material
** Comparable Syneture™ material
PolySyn™/Polyglycolic Acid(glycolic acid)The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks. Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament. |
 Vicryl™ *Polysorb™/Dexon™ ** |
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Braided
Monofilament
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In vivo strength retention:
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Mass Absorption: Essentially complete between 50 and 90 days |
* Comparable Ethicon™ material
** Comparable Syneture™ material
PolySyn FA™(glycolic acid)Developed for short-term closures, Sharpoint™ PolySyn FA is ideal for skin and mucosa closings that may benefit from fast suture absorption. An undyed, braided Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) suture, it maintains 50% strength at 5 days, 0% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 42 days. It is processed to absorb quickly with little tissue reaction. |
 Vicryl Rapide™ * |
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Braided
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In vivo strength retention:
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Mass Absorption: Essentially complete between 49 and 63 days |
* Comparable Ethicon™ material
** Comparable Syneture™ material
Sharpoint™ Monoderm™(glycolide and e-caprolactone)This synthetic absorbable monofilament has excellent pliability and handling characteristics. At 7 days it retains 50 - 60% tensile strength, 20-30% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 91 days. These characteristics make it very popular for subcuticular closure and soft tissue approximation. Available in undyed/clear or violet. |
 Monocryl™ *Caprosyn™/Biosyn™ ** |
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Monofilament
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In vivo strength retention:
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Mass Absorption: Essentially complete by 90 days |
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