
Express Gut
Compares to Ethicon Fast Absorbing GutExpress Gut is an ideal surface suture in dermatologic repair. It ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting.
• Effective Wound Support for 5-7 days
• Comparable to Ethicon Fast Absorbing Gut
• Sizes 5-0 and 6-0 USP with PC-1 Needle
Packaged in Wetting Solution
Common Uses:
Dermatology
Plastic Surgery

Plain Gut
Compares to Ethicon™ Surgical Gut Suture - Plain/Chromic and Syneture™ Plain Gut/Chromic GutMade of first quality raw material, Catgut ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting. Available in plain and chromic.
Twisted:
- Plain and Chromic
- Packaged in Wetting Solution
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Bowel Anastomosis
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- Varies
Mass Absorption:
- Varies depending upon type of suture (plain vs. chromic) and site of placement

Nylon for Veterinary
The monofilament Nylon is a polyamide suture with characteristic high tensile strength. The uniform smooth surface permits easy passage through tissue. Available in blue.
Monofilament:
- Dyed (blue)
Common uses:
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- General & Skin Closure
- Abscesses (Drain)
- Biopsies
Quality:
- Passes easily through tissue
Sizes:
- 4-0 to 2-0
Available lengths:
- 18”
- 30”

Chromic Gut
Compares to Ethicon™ Surgical Gut Suture - Plain/Chromic and Syneture™ Plain Gut/Chromic GutMade of first quality raw material, Catgut ensures a dependable and predictable absorption and an extremely high tensile strength. Every strand is precision polished to a uniform diameter, permitting smooth and secure knotting. Available in plain and chromic.
Twisted:
- Plain & Chromic
- Packaged in Wetting Solution
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Bowel Anastomosis
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- Varies
Mass Absorption:
- Varies depending upon type of suture (plain vs. chromic) and site of placement

Monoderm™ (polyglycolic acid and e-caprolactone)
Comparable to Monocryl™ and Caprosyn™This synthetic absorbable monofilament has excellent pliability and handling characteristics. At 7 days it retains 42 – 76% tensile strength, 36 – 52% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 90 days. These characteristics make it very popular for subcuticular closure and soft tissue approximation. Available in undyed/clear or violet.
Monofilament:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 42-76% at 7 days
- 36-52% at 14 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete by 90 days

Polysyn Fa™ (Polyglycolic acid)
Comparable to VICRYL RAPIDE™ and Velosorb™ FastThe extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 48% of their high initial strength at 7 days and 0% of their strength at 14 days. Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament.
Braided:
- Undyed (clear)
- Coated
Common Uses:
- General Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 48% at 7 days
- 0% at 14 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 49 and 63 days

PDO (polydioxanone)
Compares to PDS II™This synthetic absorbable monofilament indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery. At 14 days it retains 80 – 90% tensile strength, 60 – 82% at 28 days, 47 -79% at 42 days and essentially absorbed between 180 and 220 days. Available in dyed (violet).
Monofilament:
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedic
- OB/Gyn
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 80% to 90% at 14 days
- 60% to 82% at 28 days
- 47% to 79% at 42 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 180 and 220 days

Polysyn™ (polyglycolic acid)
Comparable to VICRYL™ and Polysorb™/Dexon™The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks. Available as undyed or violet braided and violet monofilament.
Braided:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
Monofilament (9-0 & 10-0 only):
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (violet)
- Coated & Uncoated
Common Uses:
- Skin Closure
- OB/Gyn
- Urology
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 50% at 14 days
- 20% at 21 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 50 and 90 days.

Nylon
Ethilon™ and Monosof™/Dermalon™The monofilament Nylon is a polyamide suture with characteristic high tensile strength. The uniform smooth surface permits easy passage through tissue. Available in black, blue and clear.
Monofilament:
- Undyed (clear)
- Dyed (blue)(black)
- Packaged Dry or in Wetting Solution
Common uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Microsurgery
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Gastrointestinal
Quality:
- Passes easily through tissue

Polypropylene
Comparable to Prolene™ and Surgipro™/Surgilene™Inert, smooth, and easy to handle and knot securely, Polypropylene is our most versatile monofilament suture. Tensile strength is superior to other true monofilaments. In addition, a unique extruding technique ensures a uniformly round cross section and a strand that passes easily through tissue with better knot security with less throws.
Monofilament:
- Dyed (blue)
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Neurosurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Microsurgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Qualities:
- Inert
- Easy to handle
- Passes easily through tissue

Polyviolene (Uncoated) (poly ethylene-terephthatate)
Comparable to Mersilene™ and Surgidac™The fine braiding of Polyester gives this material an excellent smoothness. Easy to handle, its uniform surface minimizes trauma. Its high strength and good knot security provide long-term wound support. Available in green and white.
Braided:
- Undyed (white)
- Dyed (green)
- Uncoated
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Neurological Procedures
Qualities:
- Smooth
- Easy to handle
- Good knot security

Polyviolene XL(Coated)
Compares to ETHIBOND™ and Tri-Cron™The fine braiding of Polyester gives this material an excellent smoothness. Easy to handle, its uniform surface minimizes trauma. Its high strength and good knot security provide long-term wound support. Available in green and white.
Braided:
- Undyed (white)
- Dyed (green)
- Coated
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Plastic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Neurological Procedures
Qualities:
- Smooth
- Easy to handle
- Good knot security

Silk
Compares to Permahand Silk™ and Sofsilk™Noncapillary Silk has excellent handling and tying characteristics. Modern braiding technique provides a uniform smooth surface and a greater tensile strength. Available in black and white.
Braided:
- Undyed (white)
- Dyed (black)
- Coated
Common Uses:
- General & Skin Closure
- Gastrointestinal
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
Qualities:
- Excellent handling & tying characteristics

PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
This synthetic non-absorbable monofilament composed of high-density polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE). It is indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including dental and general surgery. This suture is not absorbed, nor is any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur. This suture is provided undyed (White).
Monofilament:
- Undyed (White)
Common Uses:
- Dental Surgery
- General Surgery
Quality:
- Soft and supple material
- Excellent handling and knot security
- Minimal package memory