Surgical Sutures — Absorbable and Non-Absorbable

Chromic/Plain catgut Nylon (monofilament) Polyglycolic Acid Polyester (braided) Polypropylene(monofilament) Silk (braided)

Needle point diagram Point type Symbol Code End of needles Diagram Explain Code Taper point or Round bodied RB drilled d Blunt taper point or Round bodipd heavy RBH Cutting edge or Curred cutting CC(H) rou r Reverse cutting edge RC Taper cut TC common p Micro-point spatula curved SC