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Polyester Braided with Needle
Synthetic, non-absorbable, multifilament, braided suture.
Green or white color.
Polyester composite of terephthalate with or without cover.
Because of its non-absorbable synthetic origin, it has a minimum tissue reactivity.
Used in tissue coaption due to its characteristically high tensile strength.
Color code: Orange label.
Frequently used in Speciality Surgery including Cardiovascular and Opthtalmic because of its high resistance to repeated bending.
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Synthetic Absorbable Polyglactin 910 Suture with Needle
Synthetic, absorbable, multifilament braided suture, in a violet color or undyed.
Made of a copolymer of glycolide and L-latide poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide).
The tisssue reactivity in microscope form is minimal.
Absorption occurs through progressive hydrolytic action; completed between 56 and 70 days.
The material retains approximately 75% if its tensile strength by the end of two weeks,and 40% to 50% by the third week.
Color code: Violet label.
Frequently used for tissue coaptation and ophthalmic procedures.
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Polypropylene Monofilament with Needle
Synthetic, non-absorbable, monofilament suture.
Blue color.
Extruded in a filament with a computer controlled diameter.
Tissue reaction is minimal.
The polypropylene in vivo is extraordinarily stable, ideal for fulfilling its purpose as a permanent support, without compromising its tensile strength.
Color code: Intense blue label.
Frequently used to confront tissue in specialized areas. Cuticular and Cardiovascular procedures being among the most important.
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Synthetic Absorbable Polyglycolic Acid Suture with Needle
Synthetic, absorbable, multifilament braided suture, in a violet color or undyed.
Made of polyglycolic acid with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate coating.
The tisssue reactivity in microscope form is minimal.
Absorption occurs through progressive hydrolytic action, completed between 60 and 90 days.
The material retains approximately 70% if its tensile strength by the end of two weeks, and 50% by the third week.
Color code: Violet label.
Frequently used in tissue coaptation ties and ophthalmic procedures.
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Dispossible Non-absorbable Silk Braided with Needle
Natural, non-absorbable, multifilament, braided suture.
Black, white and white color.
Obtained from the cocoon of the silk worm.
Tissue reactivity may be moderate.
Tension is maintained through time though it decreases until tissue encapsulation occurs.
Color code: Blue label.
Frequently used in tissue confrontation or ties except in urologic procedure.
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Medical Dispossible Absorbable Chromic Catgut with Needle
Animal originated suture with twisted filament, absorbable brown color.
Obtained from the thin intestine serous layer of a healthy bovine free of BSE and aphtose fever.
Because it is an animal originated material tissue reactivity is relatively moderate.
Absorbed by fagositosis in approximately 90 days.
The thread keeps its tensile strength between 14 and 21 days. Specific patient artificial make tensile strength times vary.
Color code: Ochre label.
Frequently used in tissues that have easy healing and that do not require permanent artificial support.
