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Good to know about sutures
Biodegradable suture material
Absorbable suture material is used for sutures that dissolve in tissue, where indicated. The so-called half-life has become an established criterion for absorbable suture materials. Depending on the indication, we supply short-term, medium-term and long-term absorbable suture materials in many different thread sizes.
Non-absorbable suture material
These suture materials consist of various polymer materials or stainless steel, and traditionally also of natural materials (silk).
Monofilament
Monofilament: a smooth suture. Low friction and collects fewer bacteria, but is slightly more difficult to achieve knot stability.
Multifilament
Multifilament:braided from several strands. More flexible and easier to create good knot stability, but can absorb fluid and bacteria.
Absorbable suture?
The degradation rate of a suture is measured in strength vs. half-life, and a 5-day indication means that at least 50% of the tensile strength remains after 5 days. The actual time it takes for the suture to be completely dissolved is often much longer.
The time indications below are thus the half-life.
Sutures with half-life from 5-35 days
Biodegradable sutures
Non-absorbable sutures
Monofilament sutures
Multifilament sutures
About Serag-Wiessner
As the oldest German manufacturer of surgical suture material, SERAG-WIESSNER combines decades of experience with the latest medical know-how.
Production of sterile catgut began over a century ago. The company has also long been a successful manufacturer of sterile liquid dosage forms. High performance is not only a tradition at the factory in Upper Franconia, but also a key focus for the future: The combination of precise craftsmanship and high-tech, industrial manufacturing methods enables the company to meet the highest quality standards in the production of small batches, custom-made products, and standard articles.