Polyglycolic Acid Sutures
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.
