Poliglycaprone PGCL Poly(GLYOCOLIDE co CAPROLACTONE), Monofilament synthetic, absorb- able Surgical suture
- Absorbable
Always predictable and reliable
Complete between 91-119 days - Synthetic
Non-antigenic, Non-pyrogenic and Elicits minimal tissue reaction - Tensile Strength
Maintains high tensile strength, and has a half-life of 7 to 14 days. At 1 week, it's in vivo tensile strength is at 50-60% undyed (60-70% dyed), 20-30% undyed (30-40% dyed) at two weeks
Needle Length | Needle Description | Suture Length | Suture Size in USP | ||
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3-0 (2) | 2-0 (3) | 1 (4) | |||
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| 75 cm Undyed | C193U | ||
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| 75 cm Undyed | C243U | ||
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| 75 cm | R262 | ||
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| 90 cm | R401-9 | ||
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| 90 cm | R481-9 | ||
3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting
1/2 Circle Taper Point
- Monofilament
Smooth Tissue Passage - Color
Dyed (violet) and undyed (clear) - Range
Gauge 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P) - Sterilisation
Ethylene Oxide - Caution
Not to be used in areas of high tension (e.g., fascia)
