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OB/GYN sutures are specialised surgical sutures used across obstetric and gynaecological procedures including caesarean sections, hysterectomy procedures, pelvic floor repair, vaginal tissue approximation and soft tissue closure. Absorbable sutures are commonly selected for controlled wound support during healing and tissue recovery.
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Obstetric Procedures
OB/GYN sutures are commonly used during caesarean sections, postpartum repair and obstetric soft tissue approximation procedures.
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Gynaecological Surgery
Frequently selected for hysterectomy procedures, pelvic floor repair and delicate gynaecological tissue closure.
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Absorbable Wound Support
Absorbable sutures are widely used in OB/GYN procedures where temporary wound support during healing is preferred.
OB/GYN Suture Healing Profiles
Different obstetric and gynaecological procedures require different wound support durations depending on tissue type and healing time.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
PDS II / Polydioxanone
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common OB/GYN Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | General soft tissue and obstetric closure |
| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and cosmetic closure procedures |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended support tissue approximation |
| Prolene / Polypropylene | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | Selected long-term support procedures |
Caesarean and Obstetric Closure
OB/GYN sutures are commonly used for soft tissue approximation during obstetric procedures and caesarean sections.
Pelvic and Gynaecological Repair
Absorbable sutures are frequently selected for pelvic floor repair and gynaecological tissue approximation procedures.
Controlled Healing Support
Absorbable wound closure materials provide temporary tissue support during healing and recovery.
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Browse professional obstetric and gynaecological surgical sutures by material, USP size, absorbability and procedure application.
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Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 45 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 16 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP3221G / W3221 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 26 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP3212H / MPY3212H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP3209G / W3209 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 16 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP3205G / W3205 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 45 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 19 mm | 3/8 Circle | MCP292H / W3201 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL PLUS Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | Violet | Single-Armed Taperpoint Plus Needle 22 mm | 1/2 Circle | MCP218H / W3660 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial Monofilament Absorbable Surgical Suture | USP 5-0 | 70 cm | Violet | Taper Point Plus Needle (17 mm, 1/2 Circle) | MCP2131H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ II Polydioxanone Suture – Absorbable Monofilament – USP 2-0 – 70cm (27”) – Violet – STP-10 Taper Point Needle – Double Armed – Z997C (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – MHD-1 Blunt Point Dolphin Needle (31 mm) – PDP9959H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture | USP 4-0 | 70 cm | Undyed | Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Straight Needle 48 mm | C1041 (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Needle 36 mm – 1/2 Circle – Y967H (Box of 36) Size: 0 Colour: Violet Style: cutting -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – V-34 TAPERCUT® Needle (36 mm) – PDP9382H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 0 – 90 cm – V-34 TAPERCUT® Needle (36 mm) – PDP9381H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9380H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 24 mm – 3/8 Circle – Y684H (Box of 36) Size: 2-0 Colour: Undyed Style: cutting -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – V-37 TAPERCUT® Needle (40 mm) – PDP9370H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V-37 Needle – PDP9366H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 90 cm – V-34 Needle – PDP9355H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 26 mm – 5/8 Circle – Y606H (Box of 36) Size: 0 Colour: Violet Style: non cutting -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 70 cm – Violet – Single-Armed Taperpoint Needle 26 mm – 5/8 Circle – Y605H (Box of 36) Size: 2-0 Colour: Violet Style: non cutting -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Veterinary Suture – USP 1 – 70 cm – V-38 TAPERCUT® Needle (31 mm) – PDP9334H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – 70 cm – V-38 Needle – PDP9333H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Violet Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 1 – 90 cm – CP Reverse Cutting Needle (40 mm) – PDP9324H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon MONOCRYL Poliglecaprone 25 Absorbable Monofilament Surgical Suture – USP 3-0 – 45 cm – Undyed – Single-Armed Reverse Cutting Prime Needle 19 mm – 3/8 Circle – Y497H (Box of 36) Size: 3-0 Colour: Undyed Style: cutting
