Types of Suture

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