Altas's Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) stands as the pinnacle of synthetic absorbable sutures, trusted by surgeons worldwide for its exceptional performance and reliability in surgical procedures. With a track record of proven efficacy and decades of clinical use, PGA surpasses traditional options like catgut with its array of superior features, including predictable absorption rates, minimal tissue reaction, and excellent tensile strength, making it an indispensable choice in modern surgical practices.
Absorbable Sutures
| PROPERTY |
DESCRIPTION |
| Type |
Braided and coated multifilament |
| Material |
100% Polyglycolic acid |
| Color |
Violet |
| Tissue reaction |
Minimal |
| Absorption |
The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remains after 21 days. |
| Tensile strength |
75% tensile strength is retained for 14 days and 50% till 21 days |
| USP Range |
6/0 – 2 |
| Sterilization |
EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Needle Type |
Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
| Packing |
In aluminium foil packages with or without needle |
| CHARACTERISTIC |
| High tensile strength |
| Synthetic |
| Breaks down by hydrolysis |
| Braided structure |
| Coated multifilament |
| Hermetically sealed packing |
| BENEFITS |
| Excellent tissue support |
| Minimal tissue reaction |
| Predictable absorption rate |
| Excellent handling properties, High flexibility, High tensile strength, Excellent knot security |
| Soft passage through the tissue with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma. Good knot tie down/adjustable reduced capillary action |
| Guaranteed seal and product sterility |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
| Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Neurosurgery |
| Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required. |
| INDICATIONS |
General soft tissue closing and/or ligation. Especially in General surgery, Skin closure, Gastrointestinal surgery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Plastic surgery, Urology, Ophthalmic surgery, Orthopaedics |
