Polyglycolic Acid is an absorbable, sterile, synthetic surgical suture, composed of homopolymers of Glycolide (100%). UNIGLYDE is also available undyed. UNIGLYDE
Acid Suture meets all the requirements as per United States Pharmacopeia for Absorbable Surgical suture (Synthetic)
In-house needle manufacturing provides you the better needles with optimum sharpness which finally delivers smooth riding on tissues during suturing.
Polyglycolic Acid (PGA Suture) suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
| Characteristics | Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture |
|---|---|
| Type | Braided |
| Material | 100% Polyglycolic Acid synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture |
| Coating | Polycaprolactone & calcium stearate |
| Color | Violet |
| Support | 30 days |
| Absorption | Absorption takes place through hydrolysis completely in 50 – 70 days. |
| Strength | 75% tensile strength is retained for 14 days and 50% till 21 days. |
| USP Range | 4/0 – 2 |
| Product Characteristics | Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying, Minimum tissue reaction |
| Packaging | In aluminium foil packages with or without needle |
| Needle Type | Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
| MFG. LIC No | KTK/28/415/2013 |
| OEM. LIC No | N. Code: KR/DRUGS/KTK/28/415/2013 |
