**PGA**
* Type: Braided and coated multifilament
* Coating: Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1 %)
* Colour: Violet / Beige - undyed
* Tissue reaction: Minimal
* Absorption: The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days.
* Presentation: Box with 12 sutures
Characteristics
* High tensile strength
* Synthetic
* Breaks down by hydrolysis
* Braided structure
* Coated multifilament
* Hermetically sealed packing
**Nylon**
* Type: Monofilament
* Composition: Extrusion of polyamide 6.0 or 6.6
* Coating: None
* Colour: Black
* Tissue reaction: Minimal
* Absorption: Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue. The thread mass diminishes, approximately 10% a year by rupture of chemical links (hydrolytic action).
* Presentation: Box with 12 sutures
Characteristics
* High tensile strength, non absorbable
* Synthetic
* Monofilament with microscopic uniform diameter
* Pliability and softness
* Hermetically sealed packing
**Silk**
* Type: Braided multifilament
* Composition: Braided fibres from the cocoon of the silkworm
* Coating: Waxes Silicone
* Colour: Black
* Tissue reaction: Moderate
* Absorption: Silk suture elicits an initial inflammatory reaction in tissues, which is followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissues.
* Presentation: Box with 12 sutures
Characteristics
* High tensile strength, non absorbable
* Braided or twisted structure
* Coated multifilament
* Hermetically sealed packing
* USP 3/0, EP 2
* 3/8 circle, DS 24 mm
* Reverse cutting
* Braided and coated multifilament
* Colour: undyed
* Length: 75 cm
* Quantity: 12 sutures