Most of this range is absorbable, built for internal tissue that heals and no longer needs support once closed. Coated Vicryl (Polyglactin 910) from Johnson & Johnson and Polysorb (braided polyester) from Cardinal Health both offer predictable tensile strength retention and smooth tissue passage from their coatings - meaning less drag and cleaner knot runs. For situations that call for a permanent hold, the Sofsilk 2-0 braided silk gives you the handling and knot security surgeons associate with traditional silk.

Needle choice matters as much as the suture itself. You'll find reverse cutting needles (13 mm and 19 mm, 3/8 circle) suited to tough, dense tissue like skin and fascia, and taper point needles (26 mm to 48 mm, 1/2 circle) that spread rather than cut - ideal for delicate soft tissue, bowel, and muscle where minimizing trauma is the goal. Double-armed spatula needles in the smaller sizes serve ophthalmic and fine work. Suture lengths run from 8 to 36 inches, and both undyed and violet options are available so you can choose visibility to match the field.

Select by needle type, circle, size, and absorption profile to keep the right closure materials on hand for every case in your practice.