Absorbable sutures

Absorbable sutures are dissolved through so-called hydrolysis by the body's tissues over time. This has the advantage that the sutures do not have to be removed manually. The resorption time varies from a few days to over a year and depends on the composition of the absorbable suture. Among resorbable sutures in our web shop, you will find, for example, Vicryl from Ethicon®, which is the world's most used suture. We also provide absorbable sutures from B.Braun® VITREX®, SMI®, Covidien® and Resorba®.

 

Indications for absorbable sutures

An absorbable suture is used primarily inside the body, for example when suturing internal organs. When wound support is no longer needed, the suture is self-absorbed and since no material remains, there is no need for any removal. A suture that resorbs can also be used by a surgeon in cases where it is not possible to ensure that a patient can return to the clinic for suturing.  

Time for degradation of absorbable sutures

How long it takes for the suture to be absorbed depends on how it is composed and from which material(s) it is made. The shortest time for wound support is found in Vicryl Rapide, Chirlac Rapid, Surgicryl Rapid and PGA Resoquick. For these sutures, more than half of the tensile strength of the suture has often disappeared after one week and is down to zero after two weeks.

For well-known Vicryl, about 75% of the tensile strength remains after two weeks. Chirasorb, Chirlac and Surgicryl also have similar resorption times.

PDS II has a really long resorption time, where sutures with sizes 3-0 and larger have a remaining tensile strength of about 60% after 6 weeks. 

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SutureOnline offers a large assortment of absorbable sutures with all possible combinations of needle and suture thread. You see prices immediately and can place your order without logging in or having to create an account in advance. We ship most orders within 1-2 business days.

Non-absorbable sutures