Absorbable Sutures

Used to stitch wounds or cuts inside the body during surgery; these dissolve on their own over time.

  • Material: Surgical Gut (Plain/Chromic), Polydioxanone (PDS), Polyglyconate, Polyglecaprone 25 (Monocryl), Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)
  • Size: USP 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0, 6-0
  • Needle Shape: 1/2 Circle, 3/8 Circle, 1/4 Circle, 5/8 Circle, J-Shaped
  • Needle Body: Cutting or Round-bodied
  • Needle length: 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm
  • Shelf Life: 3-5 years (material-dependent)
  • Storage Requirement: Store in a cool, dry place (15-25°C); avoid moisture and direct sunlight.