PGA Surgical Sutures, 12/pk
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Product Description
PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) Colorless/Undyed Suture, with FS2 (C6) Reverse Cutting Needle (19mm, 3/8 Circle). 18"(45cm), 12 per box.
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Product Details
- Variant: 3-0
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Product Details
Polyglycolic Acid, better known as PGA, is composed of polymers of glycolide acids. These sutures are PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) Suture 4-0, Undyed, Braided, with an FS2 (C6) needle and come 12 per pack.
Characteristics of PGA sutures:
- High tensile strength
- Initial strength comparable to that of nylon and chromic gut
- Lower tissue reaction with no risk of toxicity
- Ultra sharp needle point for atraumatic tissue penetration
- Needle coated with silicone for smooth tissue passage
- Predictable absorption profile
- Strength duration: 28-35 days
- Absorb duration: 55-70 days
