Rapid PGLA Sutures 4-0, Straight Needle | Undyed | 13mm; 45cm

Description: The Endure Absorbable Rapid PGLA (Polyglycolide-co-Iactide) Suture is a sterile, synthetic suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycol ide and 10% L-Iactide. The empirical formula of the copolymer is (C2H2O2)m(C3H4O2)n. It is developed with a Poly (glycolide-co-lactide (30/70) and a Calcium Stearate coating. Rapid-PGLA sutures are excellent for general soft tissue approximation where only short-term wound support is required. WeSuture is the brand name of sutures by Endure Industries. Our Rapid PGLA Sutures meet the requirements of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) monograph requirements for absorbable surgical sutures. Structure : Multifilament, braided Chemical Composition : 90% Glycolide and 10 % L-Lactide Coating : Poly (glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70) and Calcium Stearate Thread Color : Violet Sizes : EP gauge 0.4-6 (USP sizes 8-0 through 3 or 4 Knot Tensile Strength Retention : 14 days post-implantation 75% 21 days post-implantation 40% 28 days post-implantation 20% Mass Absorption : Degradation by hydrolysis within 56 - 70 days Indication : General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery Sterilization : Ethylene oxide