SUTURE MATERIALS

Question 1

information on package

Answer 1

-USP size
-length of suture
-shape of needle: conventional cutting needle
-date of expiring
-braided multi- or monofilament
suture material used ex. coated vicryl

Question 2

size

Answer 2

-USP most commonly used
> 5-0 (0,1mm) bigger than 7-0 (0,05mm)
> without zero, bigger the number is
> zero (0,35mm) is between 1 (0,4mm) and 2-0 (0,3mm)