GPCSYNTH (polyglactin 910) suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Intended Use
GPCSYNTH synthetic absorbable suture is indicated only for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short term wound support (7-10 days) is required.
| Suture Characteristics |
: |
Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture |
| Type |
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Braided |
| Material |
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Polyglycolide (90%)- co-lactide(10%) synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture |
| Coating |
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Poly (glycolide-ce-L-lactide) & calcium stearate |
| Color |
: |
Violet |
| Wound Support |
|
30 days |
| Absorption |
: |
Absorption takes place through hydrolysis completely in 56 - 70 days. |
| Tensile Strength |
: |
75% tensile strength is retained for 14 days and 50% till 21 days. |
| USP Range |
: |
4/0 - 2 |
| Sterilization |
: |
EO (Ethylene Oxide) |
| Product Characteristics |
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Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying,
Minimum tissue reaction |
| Packaging |
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In aluminium foil packages with or without needle |
| Needle Type |
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Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight,
blunt point |
