Resorption times for absorbable sutures

Vicryl rapid suture



Wound support: 10 days
Complete resorption: 42 days

Monocryl suture

 

Wound support: 20 days
Complete resorption: 90-120 days

Vicryl suture

 

Wound support: 30 days
Complete resorption: 56-70 days

Vicryl Plus (anti bacterial) suture



Wound support: 30 days
Complete resorption: 56-70 days

PDS II suture 




Wound support: 60 days
Complete resorption 182-238 days