Polyglycolic Suture is an absorbable, sterile, synthetic surgical suture, composed of homo polymers of Glycolide (100%). It is also available undyed. Braided & Coated Polyglycolic Acid meets all the requirements as per United States Pharmacopeia for Absorbable Surgical Suture (Synthetic).
Polyglycolic 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 | 28 to 30 days |
| Absorption | Absorption takes place through hydrolysis completely in 70 – 90 days. |
| Strength | 75% tensile strength is retained for 14 days and 50% till 21 days. |
| USP Range | 6/0 – 2 |
| Sterilization | EO (Ethylene Oxide ) |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
| 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 |
| Code No. | USP Size | Length | Needle Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 2613 | 2-0 | 150 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2613MDT | 2-0 | 180 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2614 | 0 | 150 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2614MDT | 0 | 180 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2615 | 1 | 150 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2615MDT | 1 | 180 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2777MDT/18 0 F | 2-0 | 180 cm | Without Needle |
| S 2777MDT F | 2-0 | 50 cm | Without Needle |
| N 2228 | 2 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 45mm |
| N 2228VS | 2 | 110 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 45mm |
| N 2303 | 5-0 | 45 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 16mm |
| N 2304 | 4-0 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 20mm |
| N 2305 | 4-0 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 16mm |
| N 2317 | 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm |
| N 2317DA | 2-0 | 140 cm | 1/2 CRB 30mm & 1/2 CTC 30mm Double Armed |
| N 2319 | 1 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 36mm OB Needle |
| N 2338 | 0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm |
| N 2341 | 2-0 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm |
| N 2342 | 0 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm |
| N 2343 | 1 | 20 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm Heavy |
| N 2344 | 0 | 20 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm Heavy |
| N 2345 | 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm |
| N 2346 | 0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm |
| N 2346A | 0 | 45 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm |
| N 2346AA | 0 | 20 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm |
| N 2346DA | 0 | 140 cm | 1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed |
| N 2346DA/180 | 0 | 180 cm | 1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed |
| N 2346VS | 0 | 110 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm |
| N 2347 | 1 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy |
| N 2347A | 1 | 45 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy |
| N 2347AA | 1 | 20 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy |
| N 2347VS | 1 | 110 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy |
| N 2347DA | 1 | 140 cm | 1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed |
| N 2347DA/160 | 1 | 160 cm | 1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed |
| N 2347DA/180 | 1 | 180 cm | 1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed |
| N 2350 | 1 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm |
| N 2359 | 1 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy |
| N 2361 | 0 | 45 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy |
| N 2362 | 1 | 45 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy |
| N 2363 | 1 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy |
| N 2364 | 1 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy |
| N 2364VS | 1 | 110 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy |
| N 2382 | 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm |
| N 2401 | 3-0 | 45 cm | 3/8 Circle Cutting 22mm |
| N 2402 | 3-0 | 70 cm | 3/8 Circle Cutting 19mm |
| N 2407 (Undyed) | 3-0 | 70 cm | 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 26mm |
| N 2421 | 1 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm OR needle |
| N 2421DA- OR | 1 | 140 cm | 1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CRC 40mm OR needle |
| N 2422 | 0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm |
| N 2437 | 3-0 | 70 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 20mm |
| N 2438 | 1 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 50mm Heavy |
| N 2442 | 5-0 | 45 cm | 3/8 Circle Cutting 16mm |
| N 2448 | 1 | 100 cm | 1/2 Circle Round Bodied 50mm Heavy |
| N 2465 | 4-0 | 45 cm | 5/8 Circle Cutting 16mm |
| N 2471 | 3-0 | 45 cm | 3/8 Circle Cutting 16mm |
| N 2472 | 3-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Cutting 22mm |
| N 2473 | 2-0 | 70 cm | 5/8 Circle Round Bodied 27mm |
| N 2493 | 5-0 | 45 cm | 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 12mm |
| N 2494 | 4-0 | 45 cm | 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 12mm |
| N 2495 | 3-0 | 45 cm | 3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 12mm |
| N 2511 | 2-0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
| N 2511A | 2-0 | 45 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
| N 2511AA | 2-0 | 20 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
| N 2512 | 0 | 90 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
| N 2512A | 0 | 160 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
| N 2513 | 1 | 230 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
| N 2513A | 1 | 300 cm | 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm |
