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Suture Types
| Suture Type | Days of Tensile Strength | Complete Absorption | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Gut | 7-21 days | 90 days | Chromium treated to decrease tissue reactivity |
| PDS (Polydioxone) | 14 days | 180-240 days | Monofilament synthetic absorbable suture |
| Vicryl (Polyglactin) | 21 days | 90 days | Synthetic |
| Vicryl Rapid | 10 days | 42 days | Synthetic with radiation treatment for increased absorption |
| Suture Type | Tensile Strength | Body Reactivity | Filament |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon | High | Low | Monofilament |
| Silk | Low | High | Multifilament |
| Prolene (Polypropylene) | Moderate | Low | Monofilament stiff |