PGA 985
MEDIPAC S.A. · #985 · source
PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) is a synthetic braided absorbable sterile surgical suture, composed of a homopolymer of glycolic acid, and is provided coated with polycaprolactone 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.
PGA suture meets all requirements established by the European Pharmacopeia for sterile Synthetic Absorbable Braided Sutures and complies with the General Safety and Performance Requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
Typically used in:
- General Surgery & Skin Closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
Specifications:
- Type: Synthetic / Absorbable / Braided / Coated
- Composition: Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)
- Coating: Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate.
- Coloring:
- Violet
- Undyed
- Needle Sizes: 10mm to 90mm
- Thread Sizes: USP 7/0 to 2 (EP 0.5 to 5.0)
Product Information
| Manufacturer | MEDIPAC S.A. |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.5 |
| Type | Synthetic / Absorbable / Braided / Coated |
| Color | VIOLET |
| Length | 5X70cm |
| Coating | Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate |
| Usp Size | 0 |
| Composition | Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) |
| Product Code | 985 |
| Shelf Life (months) | 24 |
