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SUTURE > Polyglycolic acid |
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Polyglycolic
Acid
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Type |
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Braided multifilament |
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Composition |
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Polyglycolic acid coated with polycaprolactone and calcium
stearate |
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Colour |
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D & C Violet N° 2 |
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Tissue reaction |
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Well tolerated by tissues |
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Absorption
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The hydrolytic action, by which the PGA material is broken
down results in a predictable and progressive lost of tensile
strength followed by its total absorption in 90 days. 50% of
tensile strength remains after 15-18 days. whilst some tensile
strength is retained up to 30 days. |
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Virtues |
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High tensile strength, well tolerated by tissues, excellent
handling properties, good knot security, reduced capillary
action |
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Applications |
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General soft tissue approximation including ophthalmic
surgery. Not indicated for cardiovascular and neurological
tissue approximation. |
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