Absorbable Polyglycolic Acid Sutures
Type
Braided coated multifilament
Composition
Polyglycolic acid
Coating
Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)
Color
Violet
Tissue reaction
Minimal
Absorption
The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days.
The material retains approximately 70% of its initial strength at the end of second week .
Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after three weeks .
Distinctive characteristics
High tensile strength.
Excellent handling.
Excellent knot security .
Excellent tissue support .
Smooth passage through the tissues.
Indications
General soft tissue closing and / or ligation .
Especially in
General surgery
Skin closure
Gastrointestinal surgery
Plastic surgery
Gynaecology
Urology
Ophthalmic surgery
Orthopaedics
Packaging
Surcryl is available in USP sizes 6/0 through 2 (metric sizes 0.7 –5.0 )
Surcryl is available with needles in one dozen boxes .
Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request.