Polyglycolide (PGA) braided

Рolyglycolide (PGA) suture material is a synthetic sterile absorbable suture material composed of polyglycolic acid polymer and coated with polycaprolactone or calcium stearate. PGA is non-pyrogenic and induces minimal tissue reaction. The surgical suture material Polyglycolide (PGA) is supplied with atraumatic needles and also as separate ligatures of various lengths without needles.

Characteristics:

• Sizes: USP 10/0 – USP 3;
• Shelf life: 5 years;
• Colors: white, violet;
• Coating: Polyglycolide coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate;
• Tissue reaction: minimal;

Resorption rate and tensile strength retention in vivo:

• After 14 days, PGA suture material retains over 65% of its initial tensile strength. After 21 days, it remains above 40%. Resorption through hydrolysis is completed in a period exceeding 60-90 days.
• Packaging: Polyglycolide suture material is supplied in a sterile, hermetically sealed package with or without a needle.
• Sterilization method: Sterilized with ethylene oxide.

Applications: Designed for suturing soft tissues and/or ligature application, including use in ophthalmology, gynecology, and gastroenterology. Not to be used in cardiovascular and neurosurgery.