Absorbable sutures
Absorbable sutures
Synthetic absorbable sutures designed with different absorption periods depending on surgical needs.
Minimum memory | Maximum flexibility | Smooth surface | Easy sliding | Safe in the knot | High tensile strength | Minimum tissue reaction
Sterile absorbable multifilament braided synthetic absorbable absorbable multifilament suture composed of Polyglycolic Acid with caprolactone epsilon coating and calcium stearate.
Absorption | Composition | Tensile Strength | Color | ||
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 Total absorption at 42 days | PGA |  50% of initial tensile strength
up to 6-9 days. Total loss of total loss of resistance around 14 days. |
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Sterile absorbable multifilament braided synthetic absorbable absorbable multifilament suture composed of Polyglycolic Acid with caprolactone epsilon coating and calcium stearate.
Absorption | Composition | Tensile Strength | Color | ||||
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Total absorption at 60 - 90 days | PGA | 65% of initial tensile strength
up to 2 weeks. 40% of tensile strength at 21 days. 21 days. |
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Sterile absorbable synthetic absorbable monofilament suture composed of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone).
Absorption | Composition | Tensile Strength | Color | ||||
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Total absorption at 90 - 120 days | PGCL | 50% of initial tensile strength
initial tensile strength until 6 - 9 days. |
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- Biolorc absorbable suture
Sterile absorbable synthetic absorbable monofilament suture composed of Poly (p-dioxanone)
Absorption | Composition | Tensile Strength | Color | ||
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Total absorption at 180 - 220 days | PDO | 65 - 70% of initial tensile strength
up to 4 weeks. 50 - 60 % of tensile strength at 6 weeks. |
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Characteristics and uses of absorbable sutures
Absorbable sutures are a type of surgical thread that naturally break down in the body after a period of time, eliminating the need for a second surgery to remove them. These sutures are especially useful in procedures where you do not want to leave foreign material inside the body.
- Definition and Characteristics:
- Absorbable sutures are designed to be broken down and absorbed by the body over time. This is achieved by hydrolysis or enzymatic processes.
- It is not necessary to remove them manually, as they dissolve gradually.
- They come in different materials, both monofilaments and multifilaments, such as polyglycolic acid (PGA), polycaprolactone (PGCL) and polydioxanone (PDO).
- They can have different absorption times depending on their composition: short, medium or long.
- Its structure is resistant and flexible, which facilitates closure and minimizes tissue trauma.
- Main Uses:
- General surgery: In abdominal, thoracic and other procedures.
- Gastrointestinal Surgery: To suture organs such as the intestine.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: In oral and maxillary interventions.
- Gynecology: For suturing tissues in gynecological surgeries.
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Helps minimize visible scars.
- Advantages:
- Less tissue reaction: Absorbable sutures cause less inflammation and rejection.
- They do not require extraction: They eliminate the need for a second intervention.
- Increased safety: They are easy to use.
Key aspects for choosing the most suitable absorbable suture in surgery
1. Type of Absorbable Material
- Polyglycolic Acid (PGA): Breaks down quickly and is ideal for fast-healing tissues, such as skin.
- Polycaprolactone (PGCL): Slowly absorbed and suitable for deeper tissue sutures.
- Polydioxanone (PDO): Used in surgeries that require a long lasting suture.
2. Yarn Thickness:
- Thin (3-0 or 4-0): For suturing delicate tissues such as blood vessels or nerves.
- Medium (2-0 or 3-0): Suitable for most general surgeries.
- Coarse (1-0 or 0): For denser fabrics or areas of high tension.
Absorption time:
- Fast (2-4 weeks): Useful in superficial surgeries or where fast healing is required.
- Intermediate (4-6 weeks): Versatile and commonly used.
- Slow (8 weeks or more): For surgeries requiring greater long-term endurance.