Comparison Table for Non-Absorbable Suture with Needles
| Suture Name/Brand | Material | Color | Needle Type | Needle Shape | Quantity per Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Black Braided Silk Dental Surgical Sutures Nonabsorbable | Silk | Black | Not specified | Not specified | 12 |
| Monotex® PTFE Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures – Riverpoint Medical | PTFE | White | Standard | 3/8 Circle, Reverse Cutting | 12 |
| LOOK™ Silk Black Braided Sutures Nonabsorbable – Surgical Specialties | Silk | Black or White | Not specified | Reverse Cutting | 12 |
| Perma Sharp® Silk Black Braided Sutures Nonabsorbable – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc | Silk | Black | Not specified | Reverse Cutting | Not specified |
| Perma Hand™ Silk Black Braided Sutures Nonabsorbable – Ethicon Inc | Organic Protein | Black | Not specified | Reverse Cutting | Not specified |
| Perma Sharp® Polypropylene Sutures Nonabsorbable – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc | Polypropylene | Not specified | Standard | 3/8 Circle, Reverse Cutting | 12 |
| Perma Sharp® PTFE Monofilament Nonabsorbable Sterile Surgical Sutures – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc | PTFE | White | Standard | 3/8 Circle, Reverse Cutting | 12 |
| ETHILON™ Nylon Black Monofilament Sutures Nonabsorbable –Ethicon Inc | Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6 | Black | Not specified | Reverse Cutting, 3/8 Circle | 12 |
| PROLENE™ Polypropylene Blue Monofilament Nonabsorbable Sutures – Ethicon Inc | Polypropylene | Blue | Not specified | Not specified | 12 |
| LOOK™ Polypropylene Blue Monofilament Sutures and Needle Combination Nonabsorbable – Surgical Specialties | Polypropylene | Blue | Not specified | precision reverse cutting, c3, 3/8 circle | 12 |
Top 10 Absorbable Suture & Needle Combination
1. Patterson® Black Braided Silk Dental Surgical Sutures Nonabsorbable
Patterson® Black Braided Silk Dental Surgical Sutures are nonabsorbent sterile sutures that hold the edges of a surgical flap in apposition until the wound has healed sufficiently to withstand normal functional stresses and resist reopening.
2. Monotex® PTFE Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures – Riverpoint Medical
Montex® PTFE Surgical Sutures are sterile, white monofilament surgical sutures used for dental tissue suturing, dental implants and bone grafting.
- Ultra-soft, high-density suture
- Low surface porosity and inherent bacteria-wicking properties
3. LOOK™ Silk Black Braided Sutures Nonabsorbable – Surgical Specialties
LOOK™ Nonabsorbable Black Braided Silk Sutures are made of noncapillary silk and have excellent handling and tying characteristics. Modern braiding technique provides a uniform smooth surface and a greater tensile strength.
- Extra sharp cutting edges extending from the point to its widest portion reduce tissue drag
- Precise, smooth penetration through tissue minimizes trauma
- Needle channel is fitted to the specific size of the suture material
- Available in black and white
4. Perma Sharp® Silk Black Braided Sutures Nonabsorbable – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc
These Perma Sharp® silk, black braided sutures are nonabsorbable and indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
5. Perma Hand™ Silk Black Braided Sutures Nonabsorbable – Ethicon Inc
Perma Hand™ Silk Black Braided Sutures are a nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of an organic protein. The sutures are processed to remove the natural waxes and gums, dyed black and coated with a special wax mixture.
6. Perma Sharp® Polypropylene Sutures Nonabsorbable – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc
Hu-Friedy Perma Sharp® Sutures are designed for efficient and reliable soft tissue closure for all types of dental procedures.
- Laser-drilled needles designed to lessen tissue disruption
- Needles manufactured from a proprietary stainless steel alloy results in less breakage
7. Perma Sharp® PTFE Monofilament Nonabsorbable Sterile Surgical Sutures – Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co Inc
Perma Sharp® PTFE Monofilament Nonabsorbable Sterile Surgical Sutures are designed for efficient and reliable soft tissue closure for all types of dental procedures.
- Laser-drilled, sharper needles decrease tissue disruption
- Up to 20% less force required for penetration when compared to other needles
- Stainless steel alloy increases ductile strength and ensures the needle stays strong and sharp
8. ETHILON™ Nylon Black Monofilament Sutures Nonabsorbable –Ethicon Inc
ETHILON™ Nylon Sutures are a nonabsorbable, sterile, surgical, monofilament suture composed of the long-chain, aliphatic polymers Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6. ETHILON suture is dyed black to enhance visibility in tissue.
9. PROLENE™ Polypropylene Blue Monofilament Nonabsorbable Sutures – Ethicon Inc
PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic and neurological procedures.
10. LOOK™ Polypropylene Blue Monofilament Sutures and Needle Combination Nonabsorbable – Surgical Specialties
Inert, smooth, and easy to handle and knot securely, Polypropylene is our most versatile monofilament LOOK™ Nonabsorbable Suture. In addition, a unique extruding technique ensures a uniformly round cross section and a strand that passes easily through tissue with better knot security with less throws.
- Extra sharp cutting edges extending from the point to its widest portion reduce tissue drag
- Precise, smooth penetration through tissue minimizes trauma
- Needle channel is fitted to the specific size of the suture material
