GMD Group — Absorbable Sutures

Absorbable surgical sutures

Precision healing,
engineered
for care.

Four specialized absorbable suture lines — each formulated for distinct healing timelines, tissue types, and surgical disciplines. Manufactured in Morocco to international standards.

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4 Products

Absorbable suture lines

40 – 240 days

Full absorption range

10-0 → 2

Complete size range

ISO 13485

Quality management certified

Product range

EACH SUTURE, IN DETAIL

Select a product tab to explore full specifications, absorption profile, and available sizes.

Damacryl

Polyglycolic Acid · Braided

Damacryl 910

Polyglactin-910 · Braided

Damadioxanone

Poly(P-dioxanone) · Monofilament

Damacryl Rapid

Polyglactin-910 · Braided · Fast

Product range

Damacryl

910

Damadioxanone

Rapid

Absorbable · Braided

Damacryl

Polyglycolic acid multifilament suture for general soft tissue approximation

Composition & construction

Composition

Polyglycolic Acid

Construction

Braided

Coating

Polycaprolactone & Calcium Stearate — enhances smooth passage through tissue and knot tie-down

Performance data

Strength retention

≥65% at 2 weeks

Absorption time

60–90 days (complete)

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Violet & Undyed

Tissue reaction

Non-antigenic and non-pyrogenic. Elicits only a mild tissue reaction during the hydrolytic absorption process.

Absorption timeline

60–90

days complete

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In vitro strength retention

Week 2

≥65%

Available sizes

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Key features

Absorbable multifilament suture absorbed in-vivo by simple hydrolytic mechanism
Excellent tensile strength — surpassing Polyglactin 910 and catgut
Tightly braided construction to maximise tensile strength
Soft and smooth surface enhances suture passage through tissue without trauma or inflammatory reaction
Good knot security with easy knot placement
Practical and wide variety of surgical usage

Indications for use

Used in surgical procedures for general soft tissue, including ophthalmic surgery, soft tissue approximation and ligation. Not indicated for neurological or cardiovascular surgery. As an absorbable suture, it should not be used where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required.

Absorbable · Braided

Damacryl 910

Polyglactin-910 coated braided suture with optimised knot performance

Composition & construction

Composition

Poly(Glycolide-co-L-lactide) — Polyglactin-910

Construction

Braided

Coating

30:70 poly(Glycolide-co-L-lactide) and calcium stearate — improves handling and knot tie-down

Performance data

Strength retention

≥65% at 2 weeks

Absorption time

54–70 days (complete)

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Violet & Undyed

Tissue reaction

Non-antigenic and non-pyrogenic. Elicits only a mild tissue reaction during the hydrolytic absorption process.

Absorption timeline

54–70

days complete

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In vitro strength retention

Week 2

≥65%

Available sizes

6-05-04-03-02-0012

Key features

Soft and smooth feel for easy passage through tissue with minimal trauma
Good knotting properties thanks to modern braiding technology
Very high initial tensile strength with excellent handling characteristics
Smooth tie-down for consistent, reliable knot placement

Indications for use

Suitable for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including microscopy and ophthalmic surgeries. Should not be used for long-term wound support or cardiovascular surgery. Being absorbable, it is not indicated where prolonged tissue support is required.

These details are intended for healthcare professionals. If you are a patient, it is important to share the effects of this product with your doctor.

Absorbable · Monofilament

Damadioxanone

Extended-support Poly(P-dioxanone) monofilament for long-term wound closure

Composition & construction

Composition

Poly(P-dioxanone) — PDS polymer

Construction

Monofilament

Coating

None — monofilament structure passes through tissue with minimal drag

Performance data

Strength retention

≥65% at 4 weeks — longest in range

Absorption time

180–240 days (complete)

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Violet & Undyed

Tissue reaction

Non-antigenic and non-pyrogenic. Monofilament construction reduces bacterial harbourage, resulting in a lower infection risk profile.

Absorption timeline

180–240

days complete

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In vitro strength retention

Week 2

~80%

Week 4

≥65%

Available sizes

6-05-04-03-02-0012

Key features

Absorbable monofilament suture with good knot security
High smoothness and softness for minimal tissue trauma during passage
Practical handling with high flexibility — easy to work with
Very high initial tensile strength
Ideal for internal tissues where a long-lasting absorbable suture is preferable

Indications for use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including paediatric cardiovascular tissue and ophthalmic surgery. Particularly useful where extended wound support up to six weeks is desirable. Not for use in microsurgery, adult cardiovascular tissue, or neural tissue. Should not be used where prolonged approximation beyond six weeks is required, or in conjunction with prosthetic devices such as heart valves or synthetic grafts.

These details are intended for healthcare professionals. If you are a patient, it is important to share the properties and effects of this product with your doctor.

Absorbable · Braided · Rapid

Damacryl Rapid

Fast-absorbing Polyglactin-910 suture for short-term wound support

Composition & construction

Composition

Polyglactin-910 (low molecular weight)

Construction

Braided

Coating

70% Glycolide, 30% L-lactide and calcium stearate — accelerates absorption while maintaining initial handling

Performance data

Strength retention

45% at 1 week — rapid release

Absorption time

40–60 days (fastest in range)

Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Colour

Violet & Undyed

Tissue reaction

Non-antigenic and non-pyrogenic. Rapid hydrolysis may produce a slightly more pronounced local response compared to slower-absorbing alternatives.

Absorption timeline

40–60

days complete

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In vitro strength retention

Week 1

45%

Available sizes

6-05-04-03-02-0012

Key features

High initial tensile strength for reliable early wound support
Soft and smooth feel for easy passage through tissue with minimal trauma
Good knotting properties with excellent handling and smooth tie-down
Low molecular weight Polyglactin 910 formulation achieves rapid absorption — faster than regular Polyglactin 910 or Polyglycolic Acid sutures

Indications for use

Indicated for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including ophthalmic procedures, where only short-term wound support is required. Not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.

These details are intended for healthcare professionals. If you are a patient, it is important to share the properties and effects of this product with your doctor.

Clinical reference

Absorption at a glance

In vivo complete absorption durations, scaled to the maximum 240-day profile.

DamadioxanoneMonofilament · Long-term

180–240 days

DamacrylBraided · Medium-term

60–90 days

Damacryl 910Braided · Medium-term

54–70 days

Damacryl RapidBraided · Short-term

40–60 days

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