Suture materials comparison chart Suture materials comparison chart Suture materials comparison chart

| blank | Plain_catgut | Chromic_catgut | Polyglycolide_P_G_A_ | Polydioxanone_PDS_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantages | Very high knot-pull tensile strength, good knot security due to special excellent handling features | Very high knot-pull tensile strength, good knot security due to special surface finish, improved smoothness due to the dry presentation of the thread, excellent handling features | High initial tensile strength, guaranteed holding power through the critical wound healing period. Smooth passage through tissue, easy handling, excellent knotting ability, secure knot tying | Tensile strength retention, guaranteed holding power |
| Indications | For all surgical procedures especially when tissues that regenerate faster are involved. General closure, ophthalmic, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology and gastro-intestinal tract surgery. | For all surgical procedures, especially for tissues that regenerate faster. | Subcutaneous, intracutaneous closures, abdominal and thoracic surgeries | PDS is particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support is desirable, pediatric cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmic surgery |