Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
Polyglycolic Acid,
Coated, Braided

Composition: Polyglycolic Acid
Construction: Braided
Coating: Polycaprolactone and Calcium Stearate
Applications: General Closure, Opthalmic, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics/Gynaecology
& Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery.
Absorption Time: Completely absorbed in 60-90 days
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Violet and Undyed
Shelf Life: 5 years
Wound Support: Retains its tensile strength more then 65% on 17th day of implantation, complete mass absorption within 60 to 90 days

Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide fast,
Coated,Braided

Composition: 90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Construction: Braided
Coating: Calcium stearate and 30:70 poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide)
Applications: General closure, Opthalmic, Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics,
obstetrics/gynecology and Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery
Absorption Time: Completely absorbed in 60-90 days
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Violet and Undyed
Shelf Life: 5 years
Wound Support: Retention more than 65% of tensile strength at 14 days of
implantation.

Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide fast,
Coated,Braided

Composition: 90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Construction: Braided
Coating: Calcium stearate and 30:70 poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide)
Applications: Gynaecology/Obstetric procedures, Urology procedures, Ophthalmic
procedures, Odontology procedures, Skin closure, Ligatures
Absorption Time: Completely absorbed in 60-90 days
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Undyed
Shelf Life: 3 years
Wound Support: Retention of 45% knot tensile strength after 7 day

Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
Polydioxanone (PDO)
Monofilament

Composition: Polydioxanone (PDO)
Construction: Monofilament
Applications: Ideal suture for use in general orthopaedic surgery, gastro
intestinal tract, sheath closure, paediatric cardiovascular surgery and general
surgery
Absorption Time: Completely absorbed in 180-210 days
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Violet and Undyed
Shelf Life: 3 years
Wound Support: Retention more than 65% of tensile strength at 14 days of
implantation. 

Synthetic Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture
Polypropylene
Monofilament

Composition: Polypropylene
Construction: Monofilament
Applications: General closure, Opthalmic, Orthopaedic, Plastic Surgery
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Blue
Shelf Life: 5 years

Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture Polyamide, Monofilament

Composition: Polyamide
Construction: Monofilament
Applications: General closure, Skin and Plastic Surgery.
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Black
Shelf Life: 5 years

Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, Black Braided Silk

Composition: Silk
Construction: Braided
Coating: Wax
Applications:General closure, G. I. Tract, Plastic, Skin Surgeries.Widely used
as ligature.
Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide
Available in Sizes: 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2
Colour: Black
Shelf Life: 5 years