Tag: Absorbable sutures

Contrary to popular belief, a single color does not indicate a dissolvable stitch, as many colors can be either absorbable or non-absorbable. Knowing which color stitches are dissolvable actually depends on the suture's material, which can be dyed a range of colors from violet to white to yellow to aid surgeons during a procedure.

PDS, or Polydioxanone, suture is a synthetic, absorbable monofilament suture that retains its tensile strength longer than many other synthetic absorbable materials, with up to 50% strength remaining after four weeks. This characteristic makes **PDS suture** a cornerstone in surgical medicine for procedures that require extended wound support.