Absorbable Sutures
Fosmedic's Polyglycolic Acid suture is an absorbable, sterile, synthetic surgical suture, composed of homopolymers of Glycolide (100%).
PGA suture meets all the requirements as per USP for Absorbable Surgical suture (Synthetic).
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Suture Characteristics
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Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
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Suture Type
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Braided
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Coating
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Polycaprolactone and Calcium Stearate
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Tensile Strength
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75% at 2 weeks
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Absorption Time
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Completely absorbed in 50-70 days
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USP Range
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USP2~USP6/0
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Color
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Violet and Un-dyed
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Sterilization
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Gamma rays of Cobalt 60.
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Shelf Life
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3 years
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Needle Type
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All needle profiles conforming to USP standards.
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Thread Length
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45cm,75cm,150cm
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Needle Length
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13mm-50mm
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Packaging
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In aluminium foil packages with or without needle
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12 units in one box
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50 boxes in one master carton
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