CENTICRYL Braided, Coated Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)

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About CENTICRYL Braided, Coated Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)

Suture	Characteristics
Colour	Violet or undyed
Raw Material	Polymer of Polyglycolic acid (PGA)
Coating	Polycaprolactone and Calcium Sterate
Material type	Synthetic, braided, coated
Absorption	With simple hydrolysis, after approximately 60-90 days
Characteristics	High initial tensile strength, good tissue compliance
Application	Cutaneous and subcutaneous sutures, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, dental, gastrointestinal, fascia, vascular, gynecology, urology.
Wound support	Excellent
Tensile strength	The tensile strength of the suture progressive loss occurs as a result of a hydrolysis process that degrades PGA [Polyglycolic acid] allowing the absorption & subsequent metabolism by organism; Studies performed show that the absorption of the surgical suture is practically complete in about 60-90 days after implantation.
Knotting strength	Excellent
Tissue reaction	Minimal
Sterilisation	Ethylene oxide
Shelf life	5 years
Standard sizes	USP size 8/0 to 2
Packaging	One, two or three dozens