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What Is a Synthetic Suture?
Medical sutures are some of the most important materials in the medical world, and they can broadly be divided into two main categories: synthetic and non-synthetic, or natural. Synthetic sutures include all of those sutures made from synthetic materials.
There are lots of different varieties of synthetic sutures, including the likes of Vicryl sutures, Monocryl sutures, Dexon sutures, PDS sutures, nylon sutures, and braided polyester sutures. Each type has its own structure, thickness, strengths, and weaknesses.
Synthetic sutures may also fall into the categories of either absorbable or non-absorbable, where absorbable synthetic sutures are able to dissolve naturally inside the body over time, while non-absorbable variants need to be manually removed and won’t wear away on their own.
Not only that, but we can also have both monofilament and polyfilament synthetic sutures, and each of these types has its own structure and design, too, with lots of potential materials and many possible uses.
Covidien #8886624551, Suture 2-0 Synthetic GS-22 Maxon Green 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886612221, Suture 5-0 Synthetic CV-22 Maxon Green 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #CM813, Suture 1 Synthetic Polyester GS-21 Biosyn Violet 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886442253, Suture 2-0 Synthetic Polybutester C-14 Novafil Blue 18" 12/Bx
Covidien #CM830, Suture 2-0 Synthetic Polyester GS-22 Biosyn Undyed 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #6639-41, Suture 3-0 Synthetic C-13 Maxon Green 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #CM126, Suture 5-0 Synthetic Polyester CV-11 Biosyn Violet 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886442233, Suture 4-0 Synthetic Polybutester C-14 Novafil Blue 18" 12/Bx
Covidien #CL893, Suture 2-0 Synthetic Polyester GS-23 Polysorb Violet 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #6319-72, Maxon Suture 1 Polyglyconate Copolymer GS-26 1x60" Uncoated Absorbable Monofilament Green 65mm 1/2 Circle Needle Taper Point Disposable 24/Case
Covidien #8886445251, Suture 2-0 Synthetic Polybutester V-20 Novafil Blue 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886441913, Suture 6-0 Synthetic Polybutester C-1 Novafil Blue 18" 12/Bx
Covidien #8886653311, Suture 6-0 Synthetic P-10 Maxon Green 18" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886441923, Suture 5-0 Synthetic Polybutester C-1 Novafil Blue 18" 12/Bx
Covidien #8886663241, Suture 3-0 Synthetic P-12 Maxon Clear 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886674551, Suture 2-0 Synthetic GS-10/C-6 Maxon Green 30" 36/Bx
Covidien #8886662651, Suture 2-0 Synthetic C-16 CE10 Maxon Clear 30" 36/Bx
How Does a Synthetic Suture Work?
Synthetic sutures work just like other kinds of sutures. The surgeon will select an appropriate type and size of synthetic suture and then use it together with a surgical needle in order to stitch a surgical site or wound together in order to boost the body’s natural healing process and reduce the risks of infection, blood loss, and other issues.
Synthetic Suture Sizes
There are lots of different sizes of synthetic sutures, with some being much thicker and stronger than others, and each size has its own best-use cases and applications. sizes for these sutures can be as narrow as 6-0 or 7-0, all the way up to thicker options like 2, 3, and 4.
Synthetic Suture Types
Just as there are various types of non-synthetic or natural sutures, there are also multiple varieties of synthetic sutures, too. Nylon is one of the most common types of synthetic sutures, for example, which may be known under brand names like Ethilon or Nurolon. There are also synthetic absorbable sutures like Monocryl, Dexon, and Vicryl sutures, which are made from various polymers and copolymers and offer a range of their own benefits and uses. Surgical steel is another example of a synthetic suture, known as one of the strongest sutures of all.
Synthetic Suture Uses
Since there are many different types of synthetic sutures, there are also a lot of potential uses of these sutures throughout the medical world. Some synthetic sutures are used for repairing skin wounds or incisions, for example, while others are very effective at treating soft tissue or vessel ligations, as well as subcutaneous wounds and surgical sites. Some of the strongest synthetic sutures are even used for orthopedics and tendon repairs.
Synthetic Suture Suppliers
Covidien is one of the leading suppliers of synthetic sutures.
Buy Wholesale Synthetic Sutures Online at CIA Medical
CIA Medical is an experienced and trusted name in the world of wholesale medical supplies, offering a huge range of medical goods, including synthetic sutures and other varieties of surgical sutures, too. We aim to keep our prices low and our standards of customer care as high as possible to please all of our buyers.
