5,038 devices · GMDN 16584
This category includes single-use, monofilament sutures made from bioabsorbable polyester materials designed to close soft-tissue wounds or ligate tissues. Clinically, they provide temporary wound support during the healing process, dissolving naturally over time through hydrolysis without requiring removal.
These sutures are typically regulated as single-use medical devices and may require compliance with standards for bioabsorbable materials and wound closure. They are supplied sterile, often with attached disposable devices like needles or passers, and are classified based on their intended use and risk profile in specific jurisdictions.
This category summary is AI-generated from the GMDN nomenclature and has not been verified by a human reviewer.