A Guide to Suture Material

When it comes to surgical sutures, the choice of material is critical for optimal healing and patient outcomes. At Synergy Surgical, we offer a comprehensive range of suture materials designed to meet the diverse needs of surgeons and healthcare professionals. In this guide, we’ll explore the various suture materials available from Synergy Surgical and their unique properties and applications.

PGLA Sutures - Arya™

• Material: Polyglactin 910 (PGLA)
• Type: Synthetic, absorbable, braided
• Uses: Internal tissue approximation where prolonged support is needed. Known for consistent absorption and good handling.

Arya™ sutures, made from Polyglactin 910 (PGLA), are a popular choice for procedures requiring a reliable, absorbable suture. PGLA sutures are braided, which enhances their handling and knot security. These sutures are known for their consistent absorption profile, making them ideal for internal tissue approximation where prolonged support is needed.

Fast Absorbing PGLA Sutures - Arya FA™

• Material: Polyglactin 910 (PGLA) Fast Absorbing
• Type: Synthetic, absorbable, braided, fast-absorbing
• Uses: Superficial closures like skin suturing where rapid absorption is beneficial. Enhances patient comfort by reducing the need for suture removal.

Arya FA™ offers the benefits of PGLA with a faster absorption rate, making it perfect for procedures where quick tissue healing is anticipated. This suture is ideal for superficial closure, such as skin suturing, where rapid absorption reduces the need for suture removal and enhances patient comfort.

Nylon Monofilament Sutures - Caserta™

• Material: Nylon Monofilament
• Type: Synthetic, non-absorbable, monofilament
• Uses: Skin closure, soft tissue approximation, and procedures requiring long-term tissue support. Minimizes tissue reactivity and provides high tensile strength.

Caserta™ sutures, made from nylon, are non-absorbable and designed for situations where long-term tissue approximation is required. The monofilament structure ensures minimal tissue reaction and provides excellent tensile strength, making it suitable for skin closure and various soft tissue approximation procedures.

Polyester Sutures - Solana™

• Material: Polyester (coated)
• Type: Synthetic, non-absorbable, braided, coated
• Uses: Cardiovascular, orthopedic, and other surgeries requiring high tensile strength and long-term tissue support. Coating reduces tissue drag.

Solana™ is our coated polyester suture, designed for procedures requiring high tensile strength and prolonged tissue support. The coating reduces tissue drag, ensuring smoother passage through tissues, while the polyester material provides exceptional durability. Solana™ is ideal for cardiovascular and orthopedic surgeries where strong, permanent sutures are necessary.

Polypropylene Sutures - Cometa™

• Material: Polypropylene
• Type: Synthetic, non-absorbable, monofilament
• Uses: Plastic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and procedures requiring long-term tissue integrity. Known for biocompatibility and minimal tissue reaction.

Cometa™ sutures, made from polypropylene, are non-absorbable and offer excellent biocompatibility. Their monofilament structure minimizes tissue reaction, making them ideal for plastic surgery, cardiovascular procedures, and other applications where tissue integrity must be maintained over time.

PGCL Sutures - Melody™

• Material: Polyglycolide-co-caprolactone (PGCL)
• Type: Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament
• Uses: Subcuticular closures and other soft tissue approximation procedures requiring flexibility and strength. Known for smooth passage and predictable absorption.

Melody™ sutures are made from Polyglycolide-co-caprolactone (PGCL), a synthetic absorbable material. These monofilament sutures are known for their smooth passage through tissues and predictable absorption rate, making them suitable for subcuticular skin closures and other soft tissue approximation procedures where both strength and flexibility are needed.

PDO Sutures - Decori™

• Material: Polydioxanone (PDO)
• Type: Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament
• Uses: Abdominal closures, pediatric cardiovascular surgeries, and procedures needing extended support. Provides strong, long-lasting tissue approximation with gradual absorption.

Decori™ sutures are made from Polydioxanone (PDO), offering a longer absorption profile compared to other absorbable sutures. This makes them ideal for procedures where extended tissue support is required, such as in abdominal closures or pediatric cardiovascular surgery. Decori™ provides excellent tensile strength while gradually absorbing, reducing the need for suture removal.

Silk Sutures - Anara™

• Material: Silk
• Type: Natural, non-absorbable, braided
• Uses: Ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular surgeries where excellent handling, knot security, and minimal tissue reaction are critical.

Anara™ sutures are made from natural silk, a non-absorbable material. Known for their exceptional handling and knot security, silk sutures have been a staple in surgery for centuries. Anara™ sutures are ideal for use in soft tissue approximation, particularly in ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular surgeries.

Plain Gut Sutures

• Material: Catgut (derived from the intestines of sheep or cattle)
• Type: Natural, absorbable, monofilament
• Uses: General soft tissue approximation and ligation, especially in rapidly healing tissues. Known for its rapid absorption and minimal tissue reaction.

Plain Gut sutures are made from natural catgut, derived from the intestines of sheep or cattle. These sutures are absorbable and are typically used for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, especially in tissues that heal quickly. Plain Gut is known for its rapid absorption, making it suitable for use in tissues where only short-term support is needed. The natural composition of Plain Gut also minimizes tissue reaction, making it a trusted option for a variety of surgical applications.

Chromic Gut Sutures

• Material: Catgut treated with chromic salts
• Type: Natural, absorbable, monofilament
• Uses: Soft tissue approximation in areas where extended support is required, such as in mucosal tissues or internal anastomoses. The chromic treatment slows absorption and increases tensile strength.

Chromic Gut sutures are similar to Plain Gut but are treated with chromic salts to slow down the absorption process and increase tensile strength. This makes Chromic Gut sutures ideal for procedures where extended tissue support is needed, such as in mucosal tissues or internal anastomoses. The chromic treatment also reduces the tissue reaction compared to Plain Gut, providing a balance between absorption time and strength. Chromic Gut sutures are commonly used in gastrointestinal, gynecological, and urological surgeries.

Synergy Surgical’s range of suture material ensures that healthcare professionals have the right tools for every surgical situation. Whether you need absorbable or non-absorbable sutures, monofilament or braided structures, our products are designed to provide the reliability, strength, and biocompatibility required for successful patient outcomes.

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