Surgical sutures

Absorbable surgical sutures

Name / Colour	Structure	Application	Properties, Absorption

Monolac violet and natural	Monofilament from Glycolide and ε−caprolactone	Designed for use in general soft tissue approximation, urology, gynecology, plastic and gastrointestinal surgery.	Monofilament with high tensile strength and excellent handling properties. Monolac violet retains 7 days after implantation ca. 60 % (natural ca. 50%) and after 14 days ca. 30% (natural ca. 20%) of its original tensile strength. Absorption is completed between 90-120 days.

Chirlac rapid braided violet and natural	Braided suture from Polyglycolic acid-coated	Closure of skin, particularly in paediatric surgery, gynaecology (e.g. episiotomies), ophthalmic surgery (e.g. conjunctiva suturing) and for circumcision of oral mucosa.	The thread is coated with an absorbable substance. This reduce the capillary effect. High tensile strength. 5 days after implantation approximately 60 % of its original tensile strength remains. All of the original tensile strength is lost by appr. 12 to 14 days post impl. Completely materialabsorption 30–40 days.

Chirlac braided violet and natural	Braided suture from Polyglycolic acid−coated	For use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, for the adaptation of muscles and fasciae, for suturing of parenchymal organs, peripheral nerves, for ligatures of small vessels and for intradermal suturing.	The thread with high tensile strength is coated with an absorbable substance. This reduces the capillary effect. 14 days after implantation appr. 75 % of its original tensile strength remains. 21 days after implantation appr. 50 % of its original tensile strength remains. Absorption is completed after 80-90 days.The thread with high tensile strength is coated with an absorbable substance. This reduces the capillary effect. 14 days after implantation appr. 75 % of its original tensile strength remains. 21 days after implantation appr. 50 % of its original tensile strength remains. Absorption is completed after 80-90 days.

Polydox violet	Monofilament from Poly (p-dioxanone)	For use in general soft tissue approximation. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable and extended wound support is desirable.	Monofilament with excellent knotting properties and high tensile strength. 6 weeks post implantation the thread remains ca. 50 % of its original tensile strength. After 180-210 days it is completely absorbed.Monofilament with excellent knotting properties and high tensile strength. 6 weeks post implantation the thread remains ca. 50 % of its original tensile strength. After 180-210 days it is completely absorbed.