Polyglycolic Acid Suture (PGA)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Braided synthetic absorbable suture of polyglycolic acid fibres, coated for smooth tissue passage. Reliable wound support across general surgical use.
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Absorbable and non-absorbable surgical sutures, needles, and wound closure consumables for hospitals and surgical centres across Myanmar.
Authorised distributor. FIRST PRIME has signed a formal distribution agreement with RTMED, so every suture below is supplied direct from the manufacturer with full traceability and after-sales support.
Absorbable sutures
Broken down and absorbed by the body over days to months, so no removal is needed — for internal tissue and wounds that heal quickly.
Polyglactin 910 Suture (PGLA)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Braided absorbable suture for soft-tissue closure in general, plastic, and gynaecological surgery. Good knot security; absorbed within 56–70 days.
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Poliglecaprone 25 Suture (PGCL)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Monofilament synthetic absorbable suture made from a copolymer of glycolide and ε-caprolactone — smooth passage with low tissue drag.
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Polydioxanone Suture (PDO)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Monofilament absorbable suture of poly(p-dioxanone) on a stainless-steel needle. High strength and long-lasting tensile resistance for extended tissue support.
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Plain Catgut Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Natural absorbable suture from purified connective tissue. Common in urology and gastrointestinal surgery; absorbed by the body's enzymes within 70 days.
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Chromic Catgut Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Natural absorbable suture treated with chromic salts to extend the absorption period and reduce tissue reaction.
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PDO Barbed Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Knotless wound-closure suture of absorbable monofilament polydioxanone with spiral-arranged barbs — secure closure in less time.
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Retain their tensile strength permanently — for skin closure, cardiovascular and orthopaedic work, and anywhere long-term support is required.
Nylon Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
High-strength monofilament for soft-tissue closure, in blue or black. Excellent tissue compatibility with minimal reaction.
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Silk Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Braided natural silk filament with easy handling and knot security — used in ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, paediatric, oral, and neurosurgery.
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Polyester Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Braided polyester with high tensile strength and good tissue compatibility, for cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and ophthalmic procedures.
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Polytetrafluoroethylene Suture (PTFE)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Monofilament PTFE suture with very low tissue reaction and smooth passage — chosen for vascular and dental surgery.
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Polyethylene Suture (UHMWPE)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene with exceptional tensile strength, flexibility, and long-term durability.
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Polypropylene Suture (PP)(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Blue monofilament with strong knotting and minimal tissue reaction, for cardiovascular, orthopaedic, plastic, and micro surgery.
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Nitinol Memory Alloy Surgical Suture(opens the manufacturer’s product page)
Shape-memory nitinol alloy suture, supplied with or without needle. Ethylene-oxide sterilised, single use.
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