What Is a Polyester Suture?
A polyester suture is effective in a variety of surgical applications. Strong yet flexible, these synthetic sutures come in an array of sizes and colors. Polyester sutures are non-absorbable, braided sutures made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). These synthetic, long-chain linear fibers have a high molecular weight. The braiding of multiple strands makes a polyester suture more flexible for surgical use.
Covidien #GL182, Suture 3-0 Polyester CV-25 Polysorb Violet 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886309061, Suture 0 Polyester GS-21 Ticron Surgidac Green 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #D1763K, Suture 4-0 Polyester SS-24 Surgidac White 18" Braid 12/Bx
Covidien #8886318631, Suture 4-0 Polyester CV-331 Ticron Blue 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #GL122, Suture 3-0 Polyester V-20 Polysorb Violet 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CL810, Suture 3-0 Polyester GS-21 Polysorb Violet 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886294753, Suture 2-0 Polyester SC-250 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 12/Bx
Covidien #8886318541, Suture 3-0 Polyester CV-305 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886302779, Suture 5 Polyester HOS-14 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886318551, Suture 2-0 Polyester CV-305 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886310943, Suture 3-0 Polyester P-22 Ticron Blue 18" Braid 12/Bx
Covidien #8886314783, Suture 2 Polyester KV-37 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 12/Bx
Covidien #8886305041, Suture 3-0 Polyester C-14 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886291451, Suture 2-0 Polyester CV-305 Ticron White 36" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CM813, Suture 1 Synthetic Polyester GS-21 Biosyn Violet 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886318641, Suture 3-0 Polyester CV-331 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #8886288051, Suture 2-0 Polyester Y-31 Ticron White 30" Braid 36/Bx
Teleflex #X-3979, Suture Polydek Polyester 0 30" 36/BX
Covidien #CM830, Suture 2-0 Synthetic Polyester GS-22 Biosyn Undyed 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886337051, Suture 2-0 Polyester CV-25 Ticron Blue 36" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #GL192, Suture 3-0 Polyester CV-25 Polysorb Undyed 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CM126, Suture 5-0 Synthetic Polyester CV-11 Biosyn Violet 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886334831, Suture 4-0 Polyester CV-316 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Teleflex #7-576, Suture Deknetal Polyester Ce-2 1 36/BX
Rusch #7-912, Suture Tevdek II Polyester 4-0 18" Grn 36/BX
Covidien #CL962, Suture 3-0 Polyester GS-24 Polysorb Undyed 36" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CL893, Suture 2-0 Synthetic Polyester GS-23 Polysorb Violet 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886318651, Suture 2-0 Polyester CV-331 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CL963, Suture 2-0 Polyester GS-24 Polysorb Undyed 36" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CL-976, Suture 3-0 Polyester C-16 Polysorb Undyed 60" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #3062-41, Suture 3-0 Polyester SC-2 Ticron Blue 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CL946, Suture 2-0 Polyester KV-34 Polysorb Undyed 36" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #CL952, Suture 3-0 Polyester GS-21 Polysorb Undyed 36" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #GL181, Suture 4-0 Polyester CV-25 Polysorb Violet 30" Braid 36/Bx
Covidien #D1764K, Suture 5-0 Polyester SS-24/SS-24 Surgidac White 18" Braid 12/Bx
Covidien #8886306941, Suture 3-0 Polyester C-14 Ticron Blue 18" Braid 36/Bx
How Are Polyester Sutures Used?
Medical professionals use polyester sutures for soft tissue repair and ligation. Due to its flexibility and strength, the polyester suture is also appropriate for ophthalmic, cardiac and neurological applications. The tensile strength of polyester sutures does not degrade over time. They are nearly as strong as stainless-steel sutures, which have a high degree of tensile strength, but the polyester suture is more flexible and easier to work with.
Polyester Suture Types
Many types of polyester suture come in different colors, such as green, blue or violet, to make them more visible and easier to use. They are also available without dye in natural white.
Because they are made from braided fibers, polyester sutures typically have a silicone coating, which helps them glide more smoothly through the tissue. However, this type of suture is also available uncoated.
Polyester Suture Sizes
Polyester sutures are available in sizes ranging from #5-0 to #7. The smallest, 5-0, measures 0.1 millimeter in diameter while the largest is 0.9 mm in diameter.
Polyester Suture Suppliers
Ethicon polyester sutures and Covidien polyester sutures set the industry standard in synthetic surgical sutures. You can find a full selection in the CIA Medical catalogue. At CIA Medical, we carry more than 5000 top brands. Call us now at (312) 275-5850 for a fast quote.
