Surgical Sutures

Surgical Sutures – Absorbable threads The choice of needle to be used must rest with the surgeon and may take into account several factors such as the requirements of the specific procedure, the nature of the tissue to be sutured, the accessibility of the surgical area and the preferred techniques of each individual surgeon. Vitrex surgical sutures are manufactured in a wide range of types, shapes, lengths and diameters to cover even the most demanding requirements. ABSORBABLE SUTURES: Chirasorb rapid braided 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide Chirlac rapid braided Polyglycolic acid (PGA) Monolac monofilament Glycolide and ε−caprolactone Chirasorb braided 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide Chirasorb Plus braided Antibacterial 90% glycolide, 10% L-lactide and chlorhexidine diacetate Chirlac braided Polyglycolic acid (PGA) Polydox monofilament Poly-p-dioxanone NON-ABSORBABLE SUTURES Chiraflon monofilament Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) – similar to Teflon Chiralen monofilament Polypropylene Silon monofilament Polyamide 6 Tervalon braided Polyester Silon braided Polyamide Silk braided Silk