Supramid (Polyamide 6)

Nonabsorbable surgical suture Polyamide

Type Twisted and coated multifilament
Composition Polyamide 6.6 strands enclosed in a polyamide 6 sheet
Coating None
Tissue reaction Minimal
Absortion Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue
Suture colour Black
Range USP 4/0 − 1 
Indictations Supramid sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in skin closure.

Non absorbable sutures

Absorbable sutures