Description
We can supply full range of absorbable sutures including brailed and monofilament with many different sizes and varied absorption profiles. Suitable for wound support requirements.
Absorbable Ophthalmic Sutures
| Type | Braided and coated multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polyglycolic acid |
| Coating | Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%) |
| Colour | Violet / Beige – undyed |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption |
The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days. |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Braided and coated multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polyglactine 910, a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10%L-lactide |
| Coating | Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate (<1%) |
| Colour | Violet |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption between 56 and 70 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days. |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
Non-Absorbable Ophthalmic Sutures
| Type | Braided multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polyester – a polymer of polyethylene terephthalate |
| Coating | Silicone |
| Colour | Green White |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Braided multifilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm |
| Coating | Silicone |
| Colour | Black |
| Tissue reaction | Moderate |
| Absorption | Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues. |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Monofilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Extrusion of polyamide 6.0 or 6.6 |
| Coating | None |
| Colour | Blue Black |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue. The thread mass diminishes, approximately 10% a year by rupture of chemical links (hydrolytic action). |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
| Type | Monofilament |
|---|---|
| Composition | Polypropylene, a polymer of propylene |
| Coating | None |
| Colour | Blue |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | Non absorbable |
| Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
