Absorbable suture thread PGA II

general surgerywound surgerypediatric general surgery

Thread - Polyglycolid acid Build - Multifilament (braided) Coating - Poly(glycolic-co-L-lactyde) (30/70) and calcium stearate Breaking Strenght Retention/absorbtion - About 80% after 14 days from implantation About 50% after 21 days from implantation About 20% after 28 days from implantation Complete absorption after 60-90 days Indications - Soft tissues Muscles and mucous membrane Joining of bowels and tying of other tissues including blood vessels General surgery Plastic Surgery Urology Orthopaedics Gynaecology/obstetrics Neurosurgery Features - Uniform structure Strong tightening of knots Minimum tissue response High tensility Sterility - Ethylene Oxide Characteristic - Synthetic thread Thread may be natural (beige) or violet