Suture
Fate of Suture-
1. Absorbable Suture : These sutures are used in inner surfaces of the body as they get dissolved in the body after a specific period of time.
2. Non Absorbable Suture - These sutures need to be removed manually, as they do not get absorbed in the body fluids.
Sources of Suture :
1. Natural Suture
2. Synthetic Suture
No. of Filament :
1. Monofilament
2. Multifilament / Braided - These sutures are made up of more than One Filament.
Coating :
1. Coated
2. Uncoated
Classification of Suture Type
1. Absorbable Suture
(A) Monofilament : Catgut, Monocryl. PDS, Collagen
(B) Multifilament : Vicryl
2. Non Absorbale Suture :
(A) Monofilament : NYlon, Prolene, PVDF, Steel
(B) Multifilament : Polyester , Silk
Color of Sutures :
Plain Cutgut : Yellow
Chromic Catgut : Brown
PDS : Grey
Silk : Light Blue
Prolene : Light Blue
Nylon : Green
Steel : Silver
Ethibond : orange
Vicryl : purple / Violet