Medsorb PGLA

Medsorb PGLA is a synthetic absorbable, braided, coated, sterilized suture composed of a copolymer made from %90 glycolide and %10 L-lactide. Medsorb PGLA is available Dyed (violet) and un-dyed (Milk White)

Characteristic Properties

• • High İnitial Tensile strenght
  • Easy handling
  • Excellent knot security
  • Easy knotting ability
  • Minimal tissue reaction
  • Reliable Absorption
  • Smooth passage through tissue

Physical Properties

• • %70 – %80 of the original tensile
    • Predictable absorption in 56 to

    70 days by hydrolysis.

  • strength at 2 weeks.
  • %45 – %55 of the original tensile

  Strength at 3 weeks.

Indications

• Subcutaneous
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• General surgery
• Ophthalmology

Contraindications

Medsorb PGLA is contraindicated when the wound requires long-term support

Type of Absorption
Absorbable

Composition
%90 glycolide + %10 L-lactide

Sizes Available
USP 6/0 to USP 2

Colour of Thread
Violet or Milk White

Origin
Synthetic

Coating
Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70)

Structure
Braided

Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide