Suture Supply Co Knowledge Hub
Gastrointestinal sutures are designed for bowel surgery, abdominal procedures, gastrointestinal tissue approximation and internal wound closure requiring dependable tensile strength, controlled absorption and reliable healing support. Absorbable monofilament and braided sutures are commonly selected for GI surgical procedures depending on tissue type and healing requirements.
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Bowel and GI Closure
Gastrointestinal sutures are commonly used for bowel anastomosis, abdominal surgery and internal tissue approximation procedures.
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Absorbable Wound Support
Absorbable sutures are frequently selected for gastrointestinal procedures where temporary internal wound support is required.
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Monofilament and Braided Options
GI procedures may involve monofilament or braided sutures depending on tissue handling and procedural requirements.
Gastrointestinal Suture Healing Profiles
Different gastrointestinal procedures require different absorbable wound support durations depending on healing time and tissue type.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
PDS II / Polydioxanone
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Gastrointestinal Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | General bowel and soft tissue approximation |
| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Smooth internal tissue approximation |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended abdominal and gastrointestinal support |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Selected long-term tissue support procedures |
Bowel Anastomosis
Gastrointestinal sutures are widely used for bowel approximation and internal GI closure procedures.
Extended Abdominal Support
Extended absorbable sutures may be selected for abdominal procedures requiring prolonged healing support.
Smooth Tissue Approximation
Monofilament sutures support reduced tissue drag and predictable internal tissue handling.
Shop Gastrointestinal Sutures
Browse professional gastrointestinal surgical sutures by material, USP size, absorbability and abdominal procedure application.
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Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT-1) – E6193G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Green – Double-Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single-Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND™ EXCEL Polyester Suture – Non-Absorbable Braided – USP 2 – 75cm (30”) – Green/White – MO-6 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – 4TB7177T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon MERSILENE Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – Green – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 36 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1624H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 22 mm – Straight (SKI) – E6194G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm (36 in) – White – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle (SHT-1) – E6193G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Green – Double-Armed Trocar Point Needles 254 mm – Straight – D9816 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2 – 75 cm – Green – Single-Armed Tapercut Needle 40 mm – 1/2 Circle – 869G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon ETHIBOND™ EXCEL Polyester Suture – Non-Absorbable Braided – USP 2 – 75cm (30”) – Green/White – MO-6 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – 4TB7177T (Box of 24) -
Ethicon MERSILENE Polyester Braided Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – Green – FSLX Reverse Cutting Needle 36 mm – 3/8 Circle – 1624H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 20 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point Needle 22 mm, Ski – E9903S (Box of 24) Size: 3-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point -
Ethicon COATED VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 45 cm (18 in) – Undyed – Single-Armed Conventional Cutting PC-5 MULTIPASS® Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – VCP823G (Box of 12) Size: 4-0 Colour: Undyed -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point FSLX Needle 26 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9390 (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point FSLX -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 90 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point V-37 Needle 37 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9466 (Box of 12) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point V-37 -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 45 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point FS-2 Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – VCP393H (Box of 36) Size: 3-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point FS-2 -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 75 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point V-80 Needle 48 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9379 (Box of 12) Size: 1 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point V-80 -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 75 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point UR-4 Needle 36 mm, 1/2 Circle – W9165 (Box of 12) Size: 0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point UR-4 -
Ethicon VICRYL Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 250 cm (98 in) – Violet – Non-Needled Ligapak – W9030 (Box of 12) Size: 3-0 Colour: Violet Style: Non-needled (Ligapak) -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 4-0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point FS-1 Needle 24 mm, 3/8 Circle – VCP451H (Box of 36) Size: 4-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point FS-1 -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point FS-2 Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – VCP398H (Box of 36) Size: 3-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point FS-2 -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 5-0 – 45 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Point FS-2 Needle 19 mm, 3/8 Circle – VCP391H (Box of 36) Size: 5-0 Colour: Violet Style: Taper Point FS-2 -
Ethicon VICRYL PLUS Polyglactin 910 Braided Absorbable Antibacterial Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taper Cut CTX Needle – VCP364H (Box of 36)
