Polyglactin 910 Fast suture is most widely used braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture for skin closure. On account of its superior properties, this suture has replaced catgut sutures in most applications.
Virtues
Coated for smoother passage through tissues
Secured knot placement
Superb handling property
Higher tensile strength during initial implantation period
The suture retains approx 64.0% of the tensile strength after 7 days and 31.9% after 14 days 10.9% after 21 days and 2.1 % after 28 days when implanted in rat and the suture is essentially absorbed within 42 days
Reliable absorption in tissues by simple hydrolysis
Material
Braided and coated synthetic absorbable surgical suture made from co-polymer of 90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide, available in undyed.
Tissue Reaction
Grade-1 Reactivity - Slight
Applications
General closure, Obstetrics / Gynaecology, Skin Closure and General Surgery.