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Number of CFU/cm2 recovered from sutures after washing by suture type and initial bacterial concentration
| Type of suture | Supraphysiologic bacterial concentration (CFU/cm2) | Physiologic bacterial concentration (CFU/cm2) |
|---|---|---|
| Vicryl™ (braided) | 213,000 | 47 |
| PDS™ (monofilament) | 101,000 | 21 |
| Quill™ (barbed) | 48,000 | 12 |
| Vicryl™ Plus (braided) | 299,000 | |
| PDS™ Plus (monofilament) | 81,000 |
CFU = colony-forming units.
