UNIGLYDE - Braided and Coated Polyglycolic Acid Suture

UNIGLYDE – Braided & Coated Polyglycolic Acid Suture is an absorbable, sterile, synthetic surgical suture, composed of homopolymers of Glycolide (100%). UNIGLYDE is also available undyed.

Braided & Coated Polyglycolic Acid Suture meets all the requrments as per United States Pharmacopeia for Absorbable Surgical Suture (Synthetic)

Indications of Polyglycolic Acid Suture

• Polyglycolic Acid (PGA Suture) suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
• Smooth Surface provides no tissue trauma
• Secure Knot holding capacity
• Best suture for critical wound support
• Provides Best tissue support even after smaller diameter
• Hydrolytic absorption ensures no tissue reaction

Additional Information 

• Characteristics:Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
• Type:Braided
• Material:100% Polyglycolic Acid synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture
• Coating:Polycaprolactone & calcium stearate
• Color:Violet
• Support:28 to 30 days
• Absorption:Absorption takes place through hydrolysis completely in 70 – 90 days.
• Strength:75% tensile strength is retained for 14 days and 50% till 21 days.
• USP Range:6/0 – 2
• Sterilization:EO (Ethylene Oxide )
• Shelf Life:5 Years
• Product Characteristics:Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying,
• Minimum tissue reaction
• Packaging:In aluminium foil packages with or without needle
• Needle Type : Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight, blunt point