Neosorb (PGLA) – N612

MEDIPAC S.A. · #N612 · source

Neosorb (Polyglactin 910) is a synthetic braided absorbable sterile surgical suture, composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Neosorb is provided coated with Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70) and calcium stearate. The suture is available in a wide range of diameter – length combinations attached to high-quality medical grade stainless steel needles of different sizes and types.

Neosorb (PGLA) meets all requirements established by the European Pharmacopeia for sterile Synthetic Absorbable Braided Sutures and with the essential requirements of the directive 93/42/EEC.

Specifications:
  • Type: Synthetic / Absorbable / Braided / Coated
  • Composition: Polyglactin 910 (PGLA), a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide
  • Coating: Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate
Typically used in:
  • General Surgery & Skin Closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Gynecology & Obstetrics
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Ophthalmic Surgery
  • Urology
  • Plastic Surgery

Product Information

ManufacturerMEDIPAC S.A.
Size1.5 metric
TypeSynthetic / Absorbable / Braided / Coated
ColorVIOLET
Length45cm
CoatingPoly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate
Quantity24
Usp Size4/0 USP
Pack sizeSingle
CompositionPolyglactin 910 (PGLA), a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Needle Size12mm
Needle typeReverse Cutting
Available ColoringViolet, Undyed
Available Needle Sizes12mm to 60mm
Available Thread SizesUSP 6/0 to 2 (EP 0.7 to 5.0)