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General surgery sutures are used across a wide range of surgical wound closure procedures including abdominal surgery, soft tissue approximation, bowel surgery, fascia closure, skin closure and internal tissue repair. Selecting the correct surgical suture depends on tissue type, healing profile, absorbability requirements and wound support duration.
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Absorbable Sutures
Absorbable surgical sutures such as Vicryl, Monocryl and PDS II are commonly used where temporary wound support is required during healing.
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Non-Absorbable Sutures
Non-absorbable sutures including Prolene, Nylon and Polyester are used where extended tissue support or permanent approximation is required.
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Wide Surgical Applications
General surgery sutures are used across abdominal surgery, bowel surgery, skin closure, soft tissue repair and fascia approximation procedures.
General Surgery Suture Selection Guide
Different surgical procedures require different wound support profiles depending on healing time and tissue type.
Shorter Absorbable Support
Medium Absorbable Support
Extended Absorbable Support
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common General Surgery Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | Soft tissue approximation and general closure |
| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic skin closure |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Fascia closure and extended wound support |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Long-term tissue approximation and skin closure |
Soft Tissue Approximation
General surgery sutures are widely used for controlled tissue approximation during wound healing.
Fascia and Abdominal Closure
Extended support sutures such as PDS II are commonly selected for fascia closure procedures.
Skin and External Closure
Monofilament non-absorbable sutures are frequently selected for external wound approximation and skin closure.
Shop General Surgery Sutures
Browse professional general surgery sutures by material, absorbability, USP size, needle configuration and procedure application.
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Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 5-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-5 TAPERCUT CC Needles (11 mm) W8803 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-11 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (11 mm) W8802 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 7-0 60 cm CC-11 Needle W8801 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 75 cm SH-1 Taper Point Needle (22 mm) W8770G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 90 cm Double-Armed SH-2 Taper Point Needles (20 mm) W8761G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 7-0 60 cm Double-Armed C-1 Taper Point Needles (13 mm) W8725G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm X-1 Conventional Cutting Needle (22 mm) W8731G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 75 cm Double-Armed CC-1 TAPERCUT CC Needles (13 mm) W8721 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 75 cm RB-2 Taper Point Needle W8710 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm C-1 Taper Point Needle W8718 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 6-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-1 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (13 mm) W8707 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 7-0 60 cm CC TAPERCUT Micro-Point Needle W8704 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Microsurgical Suture USP 8-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC175-8 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (9.3 mm) W8703 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 7-0 4 × 60 cm Double-Armed BV175-8 MULTIPASS Taper Point Needles (9.3 mm) W8702S (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 7-0 60 cm BV-175-8 Taper Point Needle W8702 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 2-0 100 cm CEC135-40 Conventional Cutting Needle (40 mm) W8689 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm FS Reverse Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8684G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 45 cm FS Reverse Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8684 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 4-0 45 cm FS-2 Reverse Cutting Needle (19 mm) W8683 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE with HEMOSEAL Technology Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 90 cm Double-Armed CC-16 TAPERCUT CC Needles (16 mm) W8667 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE with HEMOSEAL Technology Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 4-0 75 cm CC-4 TAPERCUT Micro-Point Needle W8665 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE with HEMOSEAL Technology Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 5-0 60 cm Double-Armed CC-4 MULTIPASS TAPERCUT CC Needles (13 mm) W8664 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 5-0 60 cm CC TAPERCUT Micro-Point Needle W8662 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 5-0 45 cm PC-25 PRIME Conventional Cutting Needle (26 mm) W8628 (Box of 12)
