Absorbable surgical sutures
ProfiSyn70
Braided copolymer ofglycolic and lactic acid (PGLA)
Total absorption: 56-70 days
Wound support: 4-5 weeks
ProRapid
Braided, rapid absorption copolymer ofglycolic and lactic acid (PGLA)
Total absorption: up to 42 days
Wound support: 10-14 days
MediLen
Monofilament copolymer ofglycolic acid and ε-caprolactone (PGCL)
Total absorption: 90-120 days
Wound support: up to 21 days
ProLonex
Monofilament poly-p-dioxanon (PDO)
Total absorption: up to 210 days
Wound support: up to 56 days