Suture Device

**Semantic type:** Medical Device

**Definition:** A natural (e.g., catgut, silk, or linen) or synthetic, or other (e.g., thin metal wire) monofilament or multifilament material used surgically to close a surgical or accidental wound and to secure apposition of the edges and join tissues.

**Synonyms:** - SUTURE MATERIAL - Suture - Suture Material - Suture Thread - Sutured