MONOSWIFT™
Absorbable
Violet, monofilament, synthetic absorbable suture composed of Poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone) (PGCL)
comparable to MonocrylTM
Benefits
- Excellent substitute for chromic gut for more predictable absorption
- Less tissue reaction than chromic gut
- Smooth tissue passage
- Excellent handling with exceptional suppleness
- Good knot security
- Non-wicking helps prevent bacterial migration along suture line
- Also available in Antibacterial PLUS line
Uses
- Short-term wound support
- Soft tissue repair/ligation
- Subcuticular closure
- GI, spay/neuter
- Not for use in cardiovascular, neurological, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery
Wound Support
70% at 7 days
40% at 14 days
12% at 21 days
Absorption
91-120 days
POLY-DOX™
Absorbable
Violet, monofilament, synthetic absorbable suture composed of polydioxanone
comparable to PDS IITM
Benefits
- Extended holding strength
- Excellent handling with exceptional suppleness
- Good knot security
- Non-wicking helps reduce bacterial migration along suture line
- FDA-approved D&C Violet No. 2 color for better visibility during surgery
- Also available in Antibacterial PLUS line
Uses
- Extended wound support
- Soft tissue repair including muscle, stomach, intestine, uterus, bladder, ligature
- General wound closure
Wound Support
75% at 14 days
66% at 28 days
53% at 42 days
Absorption
180 days
VETACRYL™
Absorbable
Violet, coated, braided, synthetic absorbable suture composed of polyglycolic acid (PGA)
comparable to VicrylTM
Benefits
- Excellent tensile strength throughout the critical wound healing period
- Great knot security
- Exceptional handling characteristics
- Predictable absorption profile
- Coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate
- Also available in Antibacterial PLUS line
Uses
- General wound closure
- Soft tissue approximation and/or ligation including ophthalmic procedures
- Oral Mucosa
- Not for use in cardiovascular & neurological procedures
Wound Support
83% at 14 days
52% at 21 days
20% at 28 days
Absorption
60-90 days
CHROMIC GUT
Absorbable
Natural, absorbable gut suture treated with chromic salt solution
Benefits
- Purity of collagen for high tensile strength
- Predictable strength and uniform in vivo absorption
- Excellent knot security and strength
Uses
- Short-term wound support
- General wound closure
- Soft tissue repair and/or ligature
- Ophthalmic
- Dental
Wound Support
Variable*
Absorption
Variable*
(Generally 14-28 days)
*Refer to package insert
SURGAMID™
Nonabsorbable
Blue, nylon, monofilament nonabsorbable suture
comparable to EthilonTM
Benefits
- Excellent and consistent knot security
- Minimal memory
- Uniform diameter
- Flexible strand
Uses
- General tissue repair or closure
- Cruciate ligament repair
- Tendon repair
- Skin closure
Wound Support
Indefinite
Absorption
None
POLYAMID
Nonabsorbable
White, nylon, braided nonabsorbable suture
cassette onlyTM
Benefits
- Less memory than monofilament
- Long-term strength
- Multipurpose use
Uses
- General skin closure
- General soft-tissue approximation/ligation
- Opthalmic
- Cardiovascular & neurological
Wound Support
Indefinite
Absorption
None
GLO-STITCH™
Nonabsorbable
Fluorescent-green, monofilament nonabsorbable suture composed of polypropylene
swaged onlyTM
Benefits
- High visibility for hard-tosee areas
- Ideal for dark skin or dark fur animals
- Excellent knot security
- Minimal memory and fading
Uses
- General skin closure
- General soft-tissue approximation/ligation
- Opthalmic
Wound Support
Indefinite
Absorption
None
VISORB QUICK®
Absorbable
Fast-absorbing, braided, coated, polyglycolic acid (PGA), synthetic absorbable suture
comparable to Vicryl RapideTM
Benefits
- Creates a non-irritating environment for the patient
- Smooth, tightly braided material makes it simple to knot in the tight confi nes of the oral cavity or wherever space is limited
Uses
- Soft tissue approximation of skin and mucosa, where only short-term wound support is required
- Not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular & neurological procedures
Wound Support
54% at 7 days
0% at 10-14 days
Absorption
42 days