Resorbable sutures from Ethicon

Resorbable sutures from the world's leading manufacturer of sutures and accessories; Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson.

Sutures sorted by resorption time

Vicryl Rapid - After 5 days about 50% of the tensile strength remains

Monocryl - After 2 weeks about 30 - 40% of the tensile strength remains (colored) about 20 - 30% (uncolored)

Vicryl - After 2 weeks about 75% of the tensile strength remains

Vicryl Plus Antibacterial - Same properties as regular Vicryl

PDS II - After 2 weeks 80% (size 3-0 and larger) 60% (4-0 and smaller) of the tensile strength remains


Please note that these products can not be shipped outside Europe due to contractual reasons.