PGA - Polyglycolic Acid Synthetic Braided Sterile Surgical Suture
MEDIPAC S.A. · #9175-4 · 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.
Product Information
| Manufacturer | MEDIPAC S.A. |
|---|---|
| Type | Synthetic / Absorbable / Braided / Coated |
| Color | Violet |
| Length | 90cm |
| Coating | Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate |
| Composition | Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) |
| Needle Body | Round Bodied |
| Needle Size | 40mm |
| Needle type | 1/2 circle |
| Suture Form | Single |
| Thread Size Usp | 0 |
| Quantity per pack | 24 |
| Needle Sizes Range | 10mm to 90mm |
| Thread Size Metric | 3.5 |
| Thread Sizes Range | USP 7/0 to 2 (EP 0.5 to 5.0) |