Absorbable Surgical Sutures
Sterile absorbable sutures in violet polyglycolic acid (PGA) and one polyglactin 910 suture, in USP sizes from 6/0 to 3. They come with round, Tapercut or cutting needles, 1/2 or 3/8 circle, with needle lengths from 13 to 40 mm, or without a needle as a 150 cm thread. Sutures start from 61.71 lei.
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Available combinations
The table shows, for each needle type, the USP sizes and needle lengths you will find in this category:
| Needle | Curvature | USP size – needle length |
|---|---|---|
| Round | 1/2 | 4/0 – 30 mm; 3/0 – 26 or 30 mm; 2/0 – 20 or 30 mm; 0 – 30, 35 or 40 mm; 1 – 30 or 40 mm; 2 – 30 mm |
| Tapercut | 1/2 | 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1 and 2 – 30 mm |
| Tapercut | 3/8 | 5/0 – 30 mm; 4/0 – 18 or 24 mm |
| Cutting (triangular) | 3/8 | 6/0 – 13 mm; 4/0 – 16 mm; 3/0 – 16 mm; polyglactin 4/0 – 19 mm |
| Cutting (triangular) | 1/2 | 0 – 40 mm; 3 – 26 mm |
| No needle, 150 cm thread | – | 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1 and 2 |
In the product list you can filter by thread size (USP), needle type, curvature, needle length and thread length to get straight to the combination you need. Some names also carry needle codes, for example RB on round needles and RC on triangular ones. The same size often comes with several needles: for 2/0, for example, a 20 or 30 mm round needle and a 30 mm Tapercut needle.
Thread and packaging
Threads with a needle are usually 75 cm long; the 3/0 thread with a 30 mm round needle also comes in a 70 cm version, and three threads are 90 cm long: two with 40 mm needles and one with a 26 mm needle. The polyglactin 910 thread is multifilament. Most product names state a box of 12; the exact quantity is given in the title or description of each product.
Three sutures are marked for veterinary use: 3/0 with a 30 mm 1/2 Tapercut needle, 2/0 with a 30 mm 1/2 round needle and 2/0 without a needle, 150 cm. They are also polyglycolic acid, 12 per box.
Non-absorbable silk and polyamide sutures are under non-absorbable sutures. Needle holders, forceps and suture scissors are under needles, thread and surgical instruments.
Frequently asked questions
Which absorbable sutures come without a needle?
150 cm polyglycolic acid threads in sizes 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1 and 2. The needle-free 2/0 thread is marked for veterinary use.
Which are the finest and the thickest sutures in this category?
The finest is the 6/0 suture with a 13 mm 3/8 circle triangular needle on a 75 cm thread. The thickest is the USP 3 suture with a 26 mm 1/2 circle cutting needle on a 90 cm thread.
What color are the PGA absorbable threads?
PRIMA polyglycolic acid threads are violet. For the polyglactin 910 thread, the color is not given in the description.