Sutures

What does absorbable mean?

Broken down and absorbed by the body over time

What type of suture is used on blood vessels?

Nonabsorbable

Which suture type should NOT be used with infection?

Multifilament-Braided

Which suture glides through tissue easily?

Monofilament

Is PDS absorbable or nonabsorbable?

Absorbable

Is PDS mono or multifilament?

Monofilament

What is PDS commonly used for?

Close fascia

Which suture lasts the longest?

PDS (Pretty Darn Strong)

What color is PDS?

Silver/Purple

Vicryl is absorbable or nonabsorbable?

Absorbable

Vicryl is mono or multifilament?

Multifilament

What layer is Vicryl commonly used for?

Subcutaneous tissue (SubQ)

How long is Vicryl tensile strength?

4 weeks

Gore-Tex monofilament or multifilament?

Monofilament

Gore-Tex absorbable or non-absorbable?

Non-absorbable

Monocryl is used mostly in?

Plastics and skin

Monocryl is absorbable or non-absorbable?

Absorbable

Monocryl is monofilament or multifilament?

Monofilament

MVP?

Monocryl = 2 weeks (skin)
Vicryl = 4 weeks (SubQ)
PDS = 6+ weeks (fascia)

What color is Prolene?

Deep blue

What color is Monocryl?

Orange

What color is Plain Gut?

Yellow

What does double armed mean?

2 needles
One at each end

What is a looped suture?

One needle
Suture folded in half

What does CR/8 mean?

Control release also called Pop Offs
8 sutures in pack

What is Polyethylene (Ethibond) commonly used for?

Tendon repair (strong)

Heart valve replacement

Polyethylene (Ethibond) absorbable or non-absorbable?

Non-absorbable

Polyethylene (Ethibond) monofilament or multifilament?

Multifilament

Surgical Silk what is it commonly used for?

Serosa of the GI tract

What is surgical silk often used for?

Drain stitch

What suture is used for ophthalmic procedures?

10-0

Is plain gut absorbable or non-absorbable?

Absorbable

Is plain gut monofilament or multifilament?

Monofilament

What is plain gut made of?

Beef/cattle or sheep intestines

Chromic is treated