sutures

Vicryl dyed polyglactin 910.

Multifilament, absorbable, synthetic. 21 day, 56 to 70 absorption days. Absorbable multifilament

Vicryl undyed.

Multi-filament, absorbable, synthetic, 21 days, 56 to 70 days absorption. Absorbable multifilament.

Chromic gut

Absorbable natural suture. 10 to 14 day, 60 to 90 day absorption. tan/beige collagen material.

Plain gut suture.

5 to 10 day wound, 30 to 60 day absorption. Collagen used for soft tissue approximation or ligation.

Surgical steel.

Monofilament abdominal, thorax. Some people have sensitivities.

fiber wire

Non-absorbable braided for tendons and rotator cuffs. Colors are black, green, and blue. Use fiber wire cutter, not Mayo, to cut.

Nylon, Ethilon suture

Non-absorbable braided multifilament. Colors black and green enhance visibility in tissue. Used for soft tissue approximation, cardiovascular, and ophthalmic.

Silk suture

Non-absorbable, natural, or organic protein called fibroin from silkworm, white or black.

Silk tie

Multifilament non-absorbable natural fibrin from silkworm comes as a strand.

Proline Polypropylene

Nonabsorbable, monofilament, easily damaged by instruments, most inert suture.

Umbilical tape, two strands.

Multifilament, non-absorbable suture, undyed, used for tying umbilicus for newborns.