HEXA - Suture PGA Violet Braided, Size 4/0, Needle 19mm, Length 30" - 12pk - # HPGA-57754U

Types of Sutures by Material

1. Absorbable Sutures:
   
   

• Description: These sutures degrade and are absorbed by the body over time.

• Examples:

• Chromic Gut: Treated natural collagen, absorption in 10-21 days.

• Vicryl (Polyglactin 910): Synthetic, Braided, absorption in ~56-70 days.

• PDS (Polydioxanone): Synthetic, monofilament, absorption in ~180 days.

• Monocryl (Poliglecaprone 25): Synthetic, monofilament, absorption in ~90-120 days.

• Common Uses: Internal tissue, gastrointestinal, gynecology, pediatrics.
  
  
  
  

• Description: These sutures are not absorbed and may need removal or provide permanent support.

• Examples:

• Silk: Natural, Braided, used for soft tissue approximation.

• Nylon (Ethilon): Synthetic, monofilament, minimal tissue reaction.

• Polypropylene (Prolene): Synthetic, monofilament, high biocompatibility.

• Polyester (Ethibond): Synthetic, Braided, durable.

• Common Uses: Skin closures, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and long-term repairs.

Types of Needles

1. By Shape:

• Straight Needles: Used for superficial skin closures or easily accessible tissues.

• Curved Needles:

• 1/4 Circle: Fine, delicate tissues.

• 3/8 Circle: Versatile, commonly used in general surgery.

• 1/2 Circle: Deep tissue suturing, abdominal closures.

• 5/8 Circle: For confined spaces (e.g., oral or urology).
  
  

• Taper Point: Rounded tip, spreads tissue without cutting, used for soft tissue (e.g., muscle, fascia).

• Cutting Point:

• Regular Cutting: Cutting edge on the inner curve, used for skin and tough tissues.

• Reverse Cutting: Cutting edge on the outer curve, reduces tearing in skin.

• Blunt Point: Rounded and dull, used for friable tissues like liver or kidney.
  
  

• Measured by Length (e.g., 19mm, 24mm) and curvature (e.g., 3/8", 1/2").

• Smaller needles (e.g., 13mm) for delicate work; larger needles for tougher tissue.