Atlas's Polyglactin 910 suture stands as the premier choice among braided and coated synthetic absorbable sutures worldwide. Its exceptional properties have led to its widespread adoption, replacing traditional catgut sutures across numerous applications. Composed of 90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide, this suture offers unparalleled performance in surgical settings.
| PROPERTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Type | Braided and coated multifilament |
| Material | Polyglycolide (90%) – co-lactide (10%) synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture |
| Color | Violet |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
| Absorption | The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 42 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remains after 7 days. |
| USP Range | 6/0 – 2 |
| Sterilization | EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Needle Type | Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point |
| Packing | Hermetically sealed in aluminium foil packages with or without needle |
| CHARACTERISTIC |
|---|
| High tensile strength |
| Synthetic |
| Breakdown 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 tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag, and trauma. Good knot tie down/adjustability reduced capillary action |
| Guaranteed seal and sterile product |
| INDICATIONS | General Soft Tissue Closing and/or Ligation |
|---|---|
| Superficial soft tissue closing of skin and mucosa only | Especially in Plastic surgery, Obstetrics (Episiotomy repair), Gynaecology, Urology (circumcision), Ophthalmic surgery (Conjunctiva), Paediatric surgery |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
|---|
| Cardiovascular surgery |
| Neurosurgery |
| Ligation requiring wound support for more than 7 days |
Discover our selection of medical sutures, essential for precise wound closure in surgical procedures. Each type of suture is meticulously designed to meet specific surgical needs, from absorbable options like PGA, Polyglactin 910, and Poliglecaprone 25 to non-absorbable choices such as Polypropylene, Silk (Black Braided and Virgin), Polyester, and Polyamide/Nylon sutures. Trust Atlas Surgical for exceptional quality and reliability in surgical precision.
