Natur Absorbable Sutures PGA Poly glycolic Acid -Braided and Coated Multifilament

Type Braided and Coated Multifilament Composition Poly glycolic Acid Coating Polycaprolactone and Calcium stearate (1%) Tissue Reaction Minimal Absorption The Hydrolic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60-90days approximately 50%of tensile strength remain after 21 days Description of time of absorption PGA Sutures are absorbed by hydrolysis break down, they are not affected by a low PH. Because they are manufactured by synthetic polymers, their resorption is slower and they will maintain the incision line with a tensile strength much longer than most suture material will maintain sufficient tension over the first 2 weeks (75%), 50% After 3weeks, and 25%after 2 weeks, PGA sutures have varying resorption rates which consists of regular break down (~21- 28 days and fast absorbing (~7 – 14), the suture material is inert and has a relatively low tissue reaction Tensile Strength: Post implantation 14 days 21 days 28 days Approximate % original strength remaining 70% 50% 20% Suture Color Violet beige-Undyed Suture Size USP 2 -> 6/0 Shelf Life 3 years Description PGA is a synthetic sterile absorbable surgical suture material that consists of a polymer of glycolic acid. The braided thread is coated with resolactone (a mixture of calcium stearate and polycaprolactone) to reduce friction. PGA is available dyed violet (D&C Violet No.2) and undyed(white). PGA satisfies the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia and United States Pharmacopeia for sterile synthetic absorbable sutures. Indications PGA is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/ orligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascularsurgery or neural tissue. Contraindications PGA is absorbable, it should not be used for wound coaptations where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required.