Closure of skin, particularly in paediatric surgery, gynaecology (e.g. episiotomies), ophthalmic surgery (e.g. conjunctiva sutu- ring) and for circumcision of oral mucosa.
For use in general soft tissue approximation and/or l the adaptation of muscles and fasciae, for suturing of parenchy- mal organs, peripheral nerves, for ligatures of small vessels and for intradermal suturing.
For use in general soft tissue approximation. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable and extended wound support is desirable.