Model Number: RTMED V051
Brand Name: RTMED
Key Specifications/Special Features:
Synthetic absorbable surgical polyglactin 910 PGLA sutures with needle:Synthetic, absorbable, multiple filament braided suture, in a violet color or undyedTissue reactivity in microscope form is minimalAbsorption occurs through progressive hydrolytic action, completed between 60 or 90 daysFrequently used in tissue coaptation ties and ophthalmic proceduresUSP: 8/0-2#Be sterilized by EOPacking: individual aluminum sealed foilSuture category:absorbable surgical suture USP (synthetic)
Also called as:PGLA sutures
Raw material description:Polyglycolic acid sutures are synthetic absorbable sutures composed of homopolymers of glycolide (100%)
Coating:calcium stearate and polycaprolactone
Material color and specifications:Violet (D and C violet no 2, an USFDA approved color)
Also available as undyed (for rapid absorbable sutures)
Features:
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Absorbable suture
- Has excellent handling properties
- Coating ensures smooth tissue passage
- Polyglycolic acid or PGA (Bencryl) sutures retain 80% of the strength at 2 weeks post implantation and 90% of the initial strength is lost at 4 weeks
- Absorption is complete between 75-90 days
Material type |
polyglactin 910 (PGLA) |
Structure |
braided, coated |
Coating material |
polycaprolactone and calcium stearate |
USP size and colors |
8-0 to -2 violet/6-0 to -2 undyed |
Characteristics |
excellent knot security, easy to handle |
Thread length |
45, 60 ,75, 100, 125, 150cm |
Thread diameter |
5/0, 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 1/0, 1, 2 |
Needle length |
6, 8, 12, 18, 22, 30, 35, 40, 50mm |
Shelf life |
3 years |
Packing |
12 pieces/box, 50 box/carton/32x29x26.5cm/3.5kg |