Polyglycolic Acid Sutures
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PGA is an ideal and time tested synthetic absorbable suture, widely used by surgeons all over the world. PGA’s superior features over catgut are predictable absorption, outstanding tensile strength, in-vivo inertness and excellent handling properties.
Virtues :
- Petcryl tensile strength surpass even the standards set by U.S. Pharmacopoeia and substantially higher than catgut as shown below:
- Petcryl retains its original tensile strength until the wound has achieved adequate stability. A comparison of “development of wound strength” vis-a-vis in vivo tensile strength of Petcryl establishes safety margin available during critical wound healing period. Petcryl retains its tensile strength of 75% on 14th day of implantation which makes it an ideal synthetic absorbable suture.
- Petcryl is coated with non-toxic and bio-compatiable material called Polycaprolactone Calcium Stearate which facilitates smooth passage through tissues and firm knotting.
- Petcryl is absorbed in the body by a simple hydrolytic mechanism which is predictable and reliable.
Material :
Coated Polyglycolic Acid. Available in U.S. FDA approved Violet colour.
Tissue Reaction :
Miminal tissue reaction
Applications :
General Closure, Opthalmic, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics/Gynaecology & Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery.
Choice :
Needled and Pre-cut sterile sutures conforming to USP standards.