ALCASORB ® PGA

ALCASORB® PGA - PGA, USP 5/0, 16mm, 3/8, Reverse Cutting, 75cm, Dyed

SKU #
A0716V4T75

Areas of usage:

Skin Closure, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Wound Closure at Paediatric Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ligation, Oral Surgery, Veterinary

$98.00 GST excl.

Single Box Price | 12 Sutures per Box

Suture characteristics
Absorbable Multifilament Synthetic
Chemical structure
100% Polyglycolic Acid, synthetic, absorbable braided surgical suture
Coating
Polycaprolactone & Calcium Sterate
Colour
Violet - Undyed
Wound support
~ 30 days
Absorbtion
~ 60-90 days
Tensile strength
2nd week ~ 70% | 3rd week ~ 40-50% wound support
USP range
6/0 - 3
Sterilization characteristics
EO (Ethylene Oxide)
Product characteristics
Excellent tensile strength, high knot safety
Packaging
In aluminum foil package with needle or without needle
Needle types
Taper point, reverse cutting, taper cut, blunt point, diamond, spatula, straight
Suture lengths
10 - 150cm