Polyglactin (PGLA) 910 synthetic absorbable suture - Suture, polyglactin

Intended purpose

The is a PGLA Absorbable suture that is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation and/or ligation but not for use in cardiovascular tissue and neurological tissue.

Functional description

PGLA is a sterile, absorbable synthetic, multifilament surgical suture composed of Poly(glycolide-co lactide). It is for single use and after implantation the suture is absorbed by human body during degradation process which is usually 15 days after implantation the suture thread. It would be totally absorbed in 56-70 days and is connected to a 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle of varying sizes.