PGLA Braided and Coated Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
VERDECRYL
PGLA Braided and Coated Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
Features
Excellent tensile strength with improved handlingMinimal tissue reaction with predictable absorption rateSmooth knot tie-down with excellent knot securityExcellent support during critical wound healing period
VERDECRYL (PGLA) is the material of choice across specialties for soft tissue approximation.VERDECRYL (PGLA) is the material of choice across specialties for soft tissue approximation.
PGLA Braided and Coated Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
Application
Soft tissue approximation
Ophthalmic procedures
Mucosal closures
Skin closure
Dental surgery
General surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Technical Details
Braided and coated polyglactin 910
Available in Dyed (Violet) and Undyed variants
Sterilized by ethylene oxide
Shelf life of 5 years
Range
U.S.P sizes available: 9-0 to 2
E.P metric gauge numbers available: 0.3 to 5
Suture length available: 15 cm to 250 cm
Needle length: 6mm to 60mm across all needle point profiles