- A sterile, absorbable braided suture designed for use in general soft tissue approximation and ligation, providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative to national brand synthetic absorbable sutures
Uses
- General Surgery:
- Frequently used for skin closure and mucosa closings in various areas of the body
- Medical Specialties:
- Commonly applied in OB/GYN, Urology, and Gastrointestinal procedures
- Dental Applications:
- Suitable for oral surgeries where absorbable sutures are required for patient comfort and convenience
Features
- Material:
- Made of Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) with a braided construction
- Needle Specifications:
- Features a C-6 reverse cutting needle, which is a 3/8 circle and 18mm in length
- Suture Dimensions:
- Size 4-0 suture with an 18-inch length
- Color & Coating:
- The material is violet in color for high visibility and is coated with a proprietary low-friction substance to reduce tissue drag
- Quantity:
- Sold in boxes containing 12 sterile units
Benefits
- Controlled Absorption:
- The suture is designed to maintain approximately 50% of its initial strength at 14 days and 20% at 21 days, with mass absorption essentially complete between 50 and 90 days
- Smooth Handling:
- The extraordinarily smooth coating significantly reduces tissue drag, allowing for easier passage through delicate tissues
- Reduced Material Memory:
- Often packaged in "racetrack" formats to help reduce material memory, ensuring the suture is easier to handle once released from the track
- Reliable Needle Performance:
- Utilizes 300-series stainless steel needles that provide superior penetration and are strong enough to resist bending while remaining ductile
