Synthetic absorbable surgical suture Polyglycolic Acid Braided

Type Braided and coated multifilament
Composition Polyglycolic acid
Coating Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)
Tissue reaction Minimal
Absortion The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days.
Tensile strength
Post implantation / Approximate % original strength remaining
14 days / 70%
21 days / 50%
28 days / 20%
Suture colour Violet, beige − undyed
Range USP 10/0 - 2
Indications
Luxcryl PGA sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmic surgery, orthopaedics.