Polyglycolic Acid Suture (UNIGLYDE) 1

Polyglycolic Acid Suture / PGA (A Universal Suture)

Synthetic Absorbable Suture U.S.P (Sterilized Surgical Needled Suture)

Polyglycolic Acid Suture is an absorbable, sterile, synthetic surgical suture and it was the first Synthetic Absorbable Suture introduced in early 1970s. PGA Sutures are braided and coated composed of polymers made from 100% Homo-Polymer of glycolide. PGA sutures are coated with the equal parts of Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate.

Polyglycolic Acid is dyed with FDA approved dye D and C violet, it is also available in Undyed and meets all the requirements as per the United States Pharmacopeia for Synthetic Absorbable Suture.

In-house needle manufacturing provides the better needles with optimum sharpness which is finally delivers smooth riding on tissue during suturing.

Indications of PGA Suture:

Polyglycolic Acid suture absorbs by simple hydrolytic mechanism and absorption is predictable. PGA Suture retains approximately 75% of the initial tensile strength after 2 weeks, 50% after 3 weeks and 25% after 4weeks and is absorbed completely in 60 to 90days. Polyglycolic Suture is inert and has a relatively low tissue reaction.

  • Properties: Good flexibility, Reliable knot security, Smooth passage through tissue provides no trauma, High tensile strength.
  • PGA Sutures are used in general surgery, gynecological, soft tissue approximation, including use in ophthalmic procedures. It is not used for cardiovascular and neurological procedures.

Additional Information

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Suture CharacteristicsSynthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
Suture TypeBraided and coated.
Suture CoatingPolycaprolactone and Calcium stearate.
Suture Material100% homopolymer of glycolide.
Suture ColourViolet and Undyed
Suture Wound Support28 to 30 days
Suture AbsorptionAbsorption takes place through hydrolysis mechanism completely gets absorbed in 60 to 90 days
Suture Tensile Strength75% tensile strength is last till 14 days and 50% till 21 days
Suture USP Range6/0 – 2
SterilizationSterilized by EO (Ethylene Oxide).
Shelf Life5 Years
PackagingIn aluminium foil packages with or without needle
Product Characteristics:Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tieing, Minimum tissue reaction
Suture PackagingPacked in 12’s/24’s/36’s pieces per box as per the requirement.
Suture Needle TypeRound bodied, cutting edge, Reverse Cutting, taper point, straight, blunt point.
MFG LIC NoMFG/MD/2020/000109
OEM. LIC NoKA/DEVICE/MFG/MD/2020/000109

Product Codes & Size

Can also be supplied in different needle length and suture size combination depending on the requirement.
Code No.USP SizeLengthNeedle Description
S 26132-0150 cmWithout Needle
S 2613MDT2-0180 cmWithout Needle
S 26140150 cmWithout Needle
S 2614MDT0180 cmWithout Needle
S 26151150 cmWithout Needle
S 2615MDT1180 cmWithout Needle
S 2777MDT/18 0 F2-0180 cmWithout Needle
S 2777MDT F2-050 cmWithout Needle
N 2228290 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 45mm
N 2228VS2110 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 45mm
N 23035-045 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 16mm
N 23044-070 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 20mm
N 23054-070 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 16mm
N 23172-090 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm
N 2317DA2-0140 cm1/2 CRB 30mm & 1/2 CTC 30mm Double Armed
N 2319190 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 36mm OB Needle
N 2338090 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm
N 23412-070 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm
N 2342070 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm
N 2343120 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm Heavy
N 2344020 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 30mm Heavy
N 23452-090 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm
N 2346090 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm
N 2346A045 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm
N 2346AA020 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm
N 2346DA0140 cm1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed
N 2346DA/1800180 cm1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed
N 2346VS0110 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm
N 2347190 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy
N 2347A145 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy
N 2347AA120 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy
N 2347VS1110 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy
N 2347DA1140 cm1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed
N 2347DA/1601160 cm1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed
N 2347DA/1801180 cm1/2 CRB 40mm & 1/2 CTC 40mm Double Armed
N 2350190 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm
N 2359170 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 40mm Heavy
N 2361045 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy
N 2362145 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy
N 2363170 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy
N 2364190 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy
N 2364VS1110 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm Heavy
N 23822-090 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm
N 24013-045 cm3/8 Circle Cutting 22mm
N 24023-070 cm3/8 Circle Cutting 19mm
N 24073-070 cm3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 26mm Undyed
N 2421190 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm (OR Needle)
N 2421DA- OR1140 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 40mm OR Needle and 1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm (OR Needle)
N 2422090 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm
N 24373-070 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 20mm
N 2438190 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 50mm Heavy
N 24425-045 cm3/8 Circle Cutting 16mm
N 24481100 cm1/2 Circle Round Bodied 50mm Heavy
N 24654-045 cm5/8 Circle Cutting 16mm
N 24713-045 cm3/8 Circle Cutting 16mm
N 24723-090 cm1/2 Circle Cutting 22mm
N 24732-070 cm5/8 Circle Round Bodied 27mm
N 24935-045 cm3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 12mm
N 24944-045 cm3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 12mm
N 24953-045 cm3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 12mm
N 25112-090 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 2511A2-045 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 2511AA2-020 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 2512090 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 2512A0160 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 25131230 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 2513A1300 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 2513AA120 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 30mm
N 25153-045 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 17mm
N 2518090 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm
N 2518VS0110 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 40mm
N 2534090 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 36mm (OR Needle)
N 2546070 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 40mm
N 2825A035 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 23mm
N 2826170 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 23mm
N 2826A135 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 23mm
N 29444-070 cm3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 16mm
N 9452-090 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 36mm Undyed
N 946090 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 36mm Undyed
N 2347DA/180N1180 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 50mm (Heavy) and 1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 50mm (Heavy)
N 2437DA3-070 cm3/8 Circle Round Body 22mm and 3/8 Circle Round Body 22mm
N 23064-070 cm3/8 Circle Cutting 16mm
N 2304VS4-020 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 20mm
N 2517N2-090 cm3/8 Circle Reverse Cutting 45mm
N 2518N090 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 45mm
N 2478290 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm (OR Needle)
N 2347DA/180 RB1180 cm1/2 Circle Round Body 40mm and 1/2 Circle Round Body 40mm
N 2382A2-045 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm
N 2421A145 cm1/2 Circle Reverse Cutting 40mm (OR Needle)
N 2473LDL2-0100 cm5/8 Circle Round Body 27mm
N 2831RB6-045 cm3/8 Circle Round Body 13mm
N 25163-090 cm1/2 Circle Taper Cutting 36mm