5 Sutures Flashcards
1
Q
Vicryl
A
Synthetic (Polyglaclin) Braided Strength - 28 days Absorption time - 50-70 days Hydrolysis
2
Q
Monocryl
A
Synthetic (poliglecaprone) Monofilament Strength - 14 days Absorption time - 91-119 days Hydrolysis
3
Q
PDS
A
Synthetic (polydioxanone) Monofilament Strength - 6 weeks Absorption time - 180-210 days Slow hydrolysis
4
Q
Silk
A
Natural (silk)
Braided
Strength ~1 year
Non-absorbable
5
Q
Prolene
A
Synthetic (polypropylene)
Monofilament
Strength - indefinite
Non-absorbable
6
Q
Dermabond
A
Synthetic (2-octyl cyanoacrylate)
Strength - 5-10 days