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POLYGLACTIN 910

Synthetic Absorbable Surgical & Pre-Cut Sutures

Polyglactin 910 suture is most widely used braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture in the world. 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
  • Retention of 50% of tensile strength at 21 days of implantation
  • 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 and violet colour.

Tissue Reaction

  • Minimal tissue reaction.

Applications

  • General closure, Ophthalmic, Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics, obstetrics/gynaecology and Gastro-intestinal Tract Surgery.

Choices & Sizes

Needled and pre-cut sterile sutures conforming to U.S.P. standards.