- Size 2-0 UNIFY Polyglycolic Acid synthetic absorbable suture that is a violet-colored, braided suture featuring a 24mm, 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, designed as a cost-effective alternative to Ethicon Vicryl and Covidien Polysorb
Uses
- General Soft Tissue Closure:
- Used across various surgical specialties for tissues that heal at a moderate rate
- Internal Procedures:
- Commonly used for subcutaneous closures and ligating blood vessels
- Ophthalmic Surgery:
- Specifically indicated for use in delicate ocular procedures
Features
- Needle Specification:
- Features a 24mm, 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle (comparable to PS-1, FS-1, C-14, or C7)
- Thread Construction:
- A 30-inch (75cm) violet braided thread composed of polyglycolic acid and coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate
- Absorption Profile:
- Tensile strength is typically maintained for 21–35 days, with complete absorption by hydrolysis occurring within 55–70 days
- High Strength Connection:
- Utilizes a drill-end press-fit needle attachment to ensure maximum strength between the thread and needle
Benefits
- Predictable Healing:
- Offers a reliable absorption profile that eliminates the need for suture removal, minimizing patient follow-up visits
- Low Tissue Reaction:
- As a synthetic material, it elicits a lower inflammatory response than natural gut sutures and has no risk of collagen-related toxicity
- High Initial Strength:
- Provides initial tensile strength comparable to non-absorbable nylon or natural chromic gut during early healing
- Atraumatic Performance:
- Features an ultra-sharp needle point for smooth tissue penetration with minimal drag
