Description
The Absorbable Rapid PGLA (RPGLA) (Polyglycolide-co-Iactide) Suture is a sterile, synthetic suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycol ide and 10% L-Iactide. The empirical formula of the copolymer is (C2H2O2)m(C3H4O2)n. It is developed with a Poly (glycolide-co-lactide (30/70) and a Calcium Stearate coating. PGLA sutures are great for a wide range of wound care applications, including ophthalmic (e.g. conjunctiva) procedures, whereas Rapid-PGLA sutures are excellent for general soft tissue approximation where only short-term wound support is required.
WeSuture Rapid PGLA Surgical Suture
Structure: Multifilament, braided
Chemical Composition: 90% Glycolide and 10 % L-Lactide
Coating: Poly (glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70) and Calcium Stearate
Thread Color: Violet or Undyed
Sizes: EP gauge 0.4-6 (USP sizes 8-0 through 3 or 4)
Knot Tensile Strength Retention: 14 days post-implantation 75%, 21 days post-implantation 40%, 28 days post-implantation 20%
Mass Absorption: Degradation by hydrolysis within 56 – 70 days
Indication: General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery.
Sterilization: Ethylene oxide