POLYSORB™

Strength And Security When It's Needed Most

POLYSORB™ sutures are composed of LACTOMER™ glycolide/lactide copolymer which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids). POLYSORB™ sutures are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate. POLYSORB™ sutures are colored violet to increase visibility and are also available undyed.

POLYSORB™ sutures meet all requirements established by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the European Pharmacopeia (EP) except for minor variations in suture diameter.

Maximum Suture Oversize in Diameter (mm) from U.S.P

Such variations are:

U.S.P. Size U.S.P. Size Designation (mm) Maximum Overage (mm)
8-0 0.040 -0.049 0.020
7-0 0.050 -0.069 0.030
6-0 0.070 -0.099 0.050
5-0 0.10 -0.149 0.050
4-0 0.15 -0.199 0.050
3-0 0.20 -0.249 0.050
2-0 0.30 -0.339 0.050
0 0.35 -0.399 0.050
1 0.40 -0.499 0.050
2 0.50 -0.599 0.050

Features and Benefits

A braided suture with applications in all surgical specialties where a strong absorbable suture is used.

Features Benefits
Tight Braid Construction Less Trauma to the Tissue
Excellent knot security Secure wound closure
Excellent strength out of package Maximum Wound Support