Absorbable Suture
PGA
Suture Type Material Color(s) Breaking Strength
Retention (BSR) Profile
Absorption Rate
PGA Braided Violet or Undyed 83% @ 14 days
52% @ 21 days
20% @ 28 days
60-90 days
9
300S Stainless Steel Suture Needle
NOTE: Suture Codes in parenthesis are not exact matches, and may differ in length, or color. (CL= Clear, UD = Undyed, Vio = Violet)
*Trademark of Ethicon
Description: Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) is a synthetic, absorbable, sterile
surgical suture composed of braided Polyglycolic Acid and is available
both dyed (D&C Violet No. 2) or undyed. The suture is coated with
polycapro- lactone and calcium stearate.
Indication: PGA is indicated for use in animals only in general soft
tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic
procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological surgery.
Features:
• Braided for easy handling and secure knot tying
• Coated for smooth passage through tissue and easy knot tie down
• Synthetic material for minimal tissue reaction
• Absorbable by hydrolysis
Warning: Sutures should not be used if package is opened or
damaged or if the expiration date has been exceeded. Discard open
unused suture. Do not resterilize; resterilization may alter the physical
properties of this suture, which will result in an adverse patient reaction.
For complete product details, please reference full package insert.
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY
PGA (comparable to Vicryl*)
SCALPELPOINT™ PRECISION CUTTING
NP-1
SUTURE
Material Color Length 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 2-0 0
3/8 circle 11mm
Braided Undyed
18"
45cm
041178
J489G
NP-3
SUTURE
Material Color Length 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 2-0 0
3/8 circle 13mm
Braided Undyed
18"
45cm
039010
J492G
056708
J493H
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