Medsorb PGLAfast is a short term synthetic, absorbable, braided, sterilized surgical suture composed of a low weight copolymer made from %90 glycolide and %10 L-lactide (PGLA) and is available in colour of Milk White.
Characteristic Properties
- High İnitial Tensile strenght
- Good knot security
- Excellent handling properties
- Fast mass absorption
Physical Properties
- Retention of 50% knot tensile Strength around 6 to 9 days.
- Complete mass absorption takes place approximately within 42 days .
Indications
- Paediatric surgery
- Gynaecology surgery (i.e. episiotomies)
- Circumcision
- Oral surgery (i.e. oral mucosa)
- Skin closure
- Ligatures
Contraindications
Medsorb PGLAfast is contraindicated when the wound requires mid or long-term support
Type of Absorption
Absorbable
Origin
Synthetic
Composition
%90 glycolide + %10 L-lactide
Sizes Available
USP 6/0 to USP 2
Colour of Thread
Milk White
Coating
Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70) + calcium stearate
Structure
Braided
Sterilization
Gamma Irradiation
