Absorbable Sutures

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RTMED specializes in the production of various absorbable sutures, including PGA, PGLA, PDO, PGCL, chromic gut, and plain gut sutures. These sutures are designed to provide temporary wound support until the tissue naturally heals. Unlike non-absorbable sutures, absorbable sutures break down and are gradually absorbed by the body, eliminating the need for removal and reducing the risk of infection.

Our absorbable sutures minimize tissue damage and ensure excellent biocompatibility, promoting healing without complications. They offer strength, durability, and flexibility, making them suitable for a wide range of medical procedures. As part of the National Torch Program, RTMED operates the largest catgut production facility in Asia, underscoring our commitment to quality and innovation in surgical materials.

Advantages of Absorbable Sutures

High-quality raw materials
RTMED carefully selects our suppliers, utilizing high-quality chemical synthesis materials from South Korea. Our first-class product pass rate is 85%, with diameter precision reaching 0.5 mm. Testing has shown that our products outperform similar offerings from Europe and the USA.
Innovative coating technology
RTMED developed an innovative approach using natural ingredients, such as herbal extracts and gallic acid dyes, as coatings for our absorbable sutures. These coatings are non-toxic and provide antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. They effectively slow down degradation and control absorption rates, allowing for significant absorption after 42 days and complete absorption within 70 to 90 days. Our sutures surpass the key biological indicators of imported polyglycolic acid sutures.
Advanced coating processing techniques
Our coating film is set firmly, with uniform thickness and polished finish, using advanced techniques that improve production efficiency. Clinical applications have demonstrated superior performance compared to similar products in the market.

Advantages of Suturing Needles

Laser heat treatment
Our needles undergo laser heat treatment, which hardens the surface and enhances both the tip and body. This heat treatment process improves needle sharpness and stability during surgery by increasing wear resistance and reducing the risk of bending or breaking under pressure. The result is better penetration through tissue and longer-lasting sharpness, making our needles more reliable for surgical procedures.
Laser parallel spiral processing
Using femtosecond-level pulse lasers, we create precise, controlled patterns on the needle’s surface. This technique ensures uniform needle holes and stable suture connections, significantly improving the strength and reliability of the needle during procedures. Our sutures achieve five times the international strength standards.
Drug coating patent technology
Our patented method optimizes the formulation of coating materials in a cleanroom environment, ensuring the highest quality coatings for our suturing needles.

FAQs

On average, absorbable sutures take one to eight weeks to be fully absorbed by the body. However, the exact timeline may vary depending on several factors. Typically, sutures placed in skin or soft tissue gradually degrade and are absorbed by the body within a few weeks.

Absorbable sutures are primarily used to close dermal and subcutaneous tissues, reducing wound tension. They are generally not recommended for visible skin closure due to potential aesthetic concerns.

Absorbable sutures are commonly used for deep dermal suturing to hide knots beneath the skin. The choice of material depends on the anatomical site and surgeon’s preference.

Most puncture wounds should not be sutured. These wounds tend to be small, and suturing may seal in bacteria, increasing the risk of infection. They are usually deeper, narrower, and harder to clean.