PolySyn Absorbable Sutures

PolySyn is Surgical Specialties' braided, synthetic absorbable suture made from polyglycolic acid (PGA) — a material clinicians rely on for predictable wound support during the critical early phase of healing. The coating gives the braid smooth passage through tissue and reliable knot run-down, while the absorption profile means there's nothing to remove later. For general closure where you want strength that fades on schedule, PolySyn is a practical, cost-conscious alternative to the name-brand PGA sutures you already know.

Both PolySyn options we stock pair a 27-inch undyed braided strand with a 19 mm, 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle — a geometry suited to skin and other tough, resistant tissue where a cutting edge helps the needle track cleanly. The single-armed 422B and 423B differ in suture gauge, so match the size to the tension and tissue you're closing rather than assuming one covers every case.

A few things surgeons and buyers ask about PGA sutures: absorption is by hydrolysis, with tensile strength retained through roughly the first two to three weeks and full absorption typically inside two to three months — useful for tissue that heals quickly and doesn't need long-term support. The undyed strand keeps the suture inconspicuous in the wound bed, and the coating is what makes handling feel closer to a monofilament while keeping the pliability of a braid.

Stock PolySyn when you need a dependable absorbable suture at a fair price. If your procedure list calls for a broader range of needle shapes, gauges, or non-absorbable options, browse our full Sutures selection to round out your surgical supply.