A multiple-strand (multifilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made from a polyester and containing an agent to locally inhibit bacterial growth, intended to join (approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tis
| Company | Devices | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethicon, Llc | 264 | 74% |
| Ethicon Inc. | 89 | 25% |
| Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. | 5 | 1% |
Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 3 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.
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| Code | Name | Devices |
|---|---|---|
| GAM | SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID | 414 |
| GAM | Suture, absorbable, synthetic, polyglycolic acid | 18 |
| GAT | Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene | 5 |
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358 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "Polyester suture, bioabsorbable, multifilament, antimicrobial", from 3 companies. The largest labeler is Ethicon, Llc with 74% of records.
GAM (SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC, POLYGLYCOLIC ACID), GAM (Suture, absorbable, synthetic, polyglycolic acid), GAT (Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyethylene)
No. GUDID is the US register. For the UAE (MOHAP/DoH) and Saudi (SFDA/MDMA) a separate registration and a local authorised representative are required; Consulting Wallah can check the status and connect you with registered suppliers.
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Source: FDA AccessGUDID (AccessGUDID full release 2 Nov 2026); counts are device records in commercial distribution grouped by GMDN preferred term; companies are labelers of record. Information only — US listing is not a registration in the UAE or GCC; verify with the regulator. © Consulting Wallah — CC BY‑NC‑ND.