What type of suture material is Vicryl and what are the characteristics?

• A. Polygalactin 910, Absorbable, synthetic multifilament
• B. Polydioxanone, Absorbable, synthetic monofilament
• C. Nylon, Non-absorbable, synthetic monofilament
• D. Polyglycolic acid, Absorbable, natural multifilament

Answer: (A)

Vicryl is polygalactin 910, a synthetic absorbable suture made from a glycolide/lactide copolymer. It is braided (multifilament), which gives good handling and knot security. As an absorbable material, it is hydrolyzed in the tissues and gradually loses tensile strength, with most strength gone in a few weeks and complete absorption typically around 2–3 months (about 56–70 days), though absorption can vary with tissue and patient factors.

This description matches the option that identifies Vicryl as a synthetic absorbable suture with a braided multifilament construction. The other options describe different materials (for example, polydioxanone is PDS and monofilament; nylon is non-absorbable; polyglycolic acid is a synthetic material but not the correct combination of absorbability and filament type for Vicryl).