K-MED Premium Quality Surgical Sutures are suitable for all branches of surgery including cardiovascular surgery, microsurgery and ophthalmology. Our comprehensive range of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures is summarised in the chart below.
K-MED Premium Quality Surgical Sutures are suitable for all branches of surgery including cardiovascular surgery, microsurgery and ophthalmology. Our comprehensive range of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures is summarised in the chart below.
| ( Polyglactin-910 ) Absorbable • Synthetic |
( Polyglycolic acid ) Absorbable • Synthetic |
( Polyglycolic acid rapid ) Absorbable • Synthetic |
( Polydioxanone ) Absorbable • Synthetic |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Composition: | Poly[glycolide(90%)- co-lactide(10%)] | Homopolymer of Glycolic acid | Homopolymer of Glycolic acid | Polydioxanone polymer |
| Structure: | Braided | Braided | Braided | Monofilament |
| Coating: | Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) & Calcium- sterate | Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) & Calcium- sterate | Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) & Calcium- sterate | Uncoated |
| Colour: | Violet / Undyed | Violet / Undyed | Violet / Undyed | Violet |
| USP range: | 8/0 - 2 | 8/0 - 2 | 8/0 - 2 | 7/0 - 2 |
| Tensile Strength: | 75% 2 weeks, 50% 3 weeks | 70% 2 weeks, 50% 3 weeks | 50% 5 days, 0% 14 days | 75% 2 weeks, 60% 4 weeks |
| Complete Absorption: | 56 - 70 days | 60 - 90 days | 40 - 45 days | 180 - 210 days |
| Wound Support: | 21 days | 21 days | 10 days | 42 days |
| Sterilisation Method: | EO | EO | EO | EO |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Characteristics: | Smooth passage through tissue Excellent knot security Easy to handle No significant tissue reaction | Smooth passage through tissue Excellent knot security Easy to handle No significant tissue reaction | Smooth passage through tissue Excellent knot security Easy to handle Minimal tissue reaction | Smooth passage through tissue Excellent knot security Easy to handle Very low tissue reaction |
K-MED Sutures are available in a range of gauge sizes and lengths, non-needled or attached permanently to stainless steel needles of varying types and sizes by centred perforation (drilled) on one or both ends of the suture for smooth and atraumatic tissue penetration.
| ( Polyglecaprone ) Absorbable • Synthetic |
( Plain Catgut ) Absorbable • Natural |
( Chromic Catgut ) Absorbable • Natural |
( Polypropylene ) Non-absorbable • Synthetic |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Composition: | Poly[glycolide(75%)-co- caprolactone(25%)] | Purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) from sheep or bovine intestine | Purified connective tissue (mostly collagen) from sheep or bovine intestine | Polypropylene polymer |
| Structure: | Monofilament | Twisted material | Twisted material | Monofilament |
| Coating: | Uncoated | Uncoated | Chromium salt | Uncoated |
| Colour: | Violet / Undyed | Undyed (Beige) | Green (Brown) | Blue |
| USP range: | 6/0 - 2 | 6/0 - 2 | 6/0 - 2 | 8/0 - 2 |
| Tensile Strength: | 60% 1 week, 30% 2 weeks | 0% 4 to 10 days | 0% 10 to 14 days | Permanent |
| Complete Absorption: | 90 - 120 days | 70 days | 90 days | Not absorbed |
| Wound Support: | 21 days | 4 - 10 days | 10 - 14 days | Permanent |
| Sterilisation Method: | EO | Gamma Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | EO |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Characteristics: | Good handling and knotting Ideal smoothness | Easy passage through tissue Good knot security Good handling characteristics | Easy passage through tissue Good knot security Good handling characteristics | Soft & Flexible, Good knot security Ideal smoothness Minimum tissue reaction |
K-MED Sutures are manufactured under strict ISO regulations and meet all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopoeia and European Pharmacopoeia. Every batch passes rigorous quality assurance testing to guarantee our customers for the highest grade material and workmanship.
| ( Polyester ) Non-absorbable • Synthetic |
( Silk ) Non-absorbable • Natural |
( Nylon ) Non-absorbable • Synthetic |
( Stainless Steel ) Non-absorbable |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Composition: | Polyester polymer | Natural Silk | Polyamide (Long Chain Aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and/or Nylon 6.6 | Stainless Steel |
| Structure: | Braided | Braided | Monofilament | Monofilament |
| Coating: | Silicone | Silicone | Uncoated | Uncoated |
| Colour: | Green | Black | Blue / Black | Silver |
| USP range: | 6/0 - 2 | 8/0 - 2 | 10/0 - 2 | 4/0 - 5 |
| Tensile Strength: | Permanent | Gradual loss over time | Gradual loss over time | Permanent |
| Complete Absorption: | Not absorbed | - | - | Not absorbed |
| Wound Support: | Permanent | - | - | Permanent |
| Sterilisation Method: | Gamma Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation |
| Shelf Life: | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Characteristics: | Smooth passage through tissue Excellent handling Excellent knot security & knot positioning |
Smooth passage through tissue Easy handling, Flexible Excellent knot security & knot positioning |
Good knot security & knot positioning Ideal smoothness Presents no tissue reaction Easy handling, Flexible |
High tensile strength and flexibility Minimum tissue reaction |
