Approved Closing Materials
The following is a chart of suture materials for internal or external ligation, fixation, and closure of surgical or traumatic wounds. All materials are sterile.
| Suture Materials | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Size | Uses | Absorbable | |
| Supramid Extra II(nylon | 3-0 to 5-0 | used for internal and external ligation and fixation and external (skin) wound closure | Non-absorbable | |
| Surgical Silk | 3-0 to 5-0 | for internal ligation and/or fixation. In the process of being replaced by other approved suture materials | Non-absorbable | |
| Stainless Steel Suture | 3-0 to 5-0, wound clips, or staples | for internal ligation and fixation and external (skin) wound closure | Non-absorbable | |
| Vicryl (polyglactin 910) | 3-0 to 5-0 | used internally for ligation and fixation, used internally for wound closure (e.g., abdominal tissue and subcuticular layers) | Absorbable | |
| Monocryl (polyglecaprone 25) | 3-0 to 5-0 | used internally for ligation and fixation, used internally for wound closure (e.g., abdominal tissue and subcuticular layers) | Absorbable | |
| PDS (polydioxanone) | 3-0 to 5-0 | used internally for ligation and fixation, used internally for wound closure (e.g., abdominal tissue and subcuticular layers) | Absorbable | |
| Chromic Gut (bovine or ovine source) | 2-0 to 5-0 | used internally for ligation and fixation, used internally for wound closure (e.g., abdominal tissue and subcuticular layers) | Absorbable | |
Other materials can be used upon request. Similar brands that may be commonly used are Maxon (similar to PDS), Polysorb (similar to Vicryl).
Surgical Adhesives and Sealants
All surgical adhesives, sealants and glues currently manufactured and approved for use by the FDA are approved for use.
