Polyglycolic Acid Suture

Technical Details :

Product: " TRUGLYDE " Absorbable Surgical Suture U.S.P, (Synthetic) Polyglycolic Acid sutures

Material: 100% Polyglycolic Acid- Braided & Coated.
Colour : Violet & undyed.

Dye Used : D & C Violet (US FDA approved dye).
Coating: Calcium Stearate & Polycaprolactone.

Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide.

Shelf Life : 5 years


Range:

* U.S.P Sizes available : 5-0 to 2

* Without needle- 150cms

* With needle- Suture lengths from 45cms to 90cms & Needle length from 12mm to 50mm
* Includes variety of Stainless Steel needles like Round Bodied cutting, reverse cutting, taper cutting, taper point etc. Grade of Stainless Steel -AISI 420.

Packing:
* Dry
* Primary packaging- Aluminium Foil.
* Secondary packaging- Medical grade paper & Polyester laminated poly film.
* Packs of 12pcs- 500gsm super chromo board carton.
* Master shipper 100 boxes of 12s ( 5 ply of 20 Kgs/cm² burst strength - 54 x 33 x 33 cms) weighing approximately 10 Kgs with products.

Features:
* Absorbed by hydrolysis, absorption within 60-90 days.
* Minimal tissue reaction.
* Coating ensures smooth tissue passage least memory & outstanding pliability.
Physical Properties :

Metric Size	USP Size	USP Specs.		SIPL Test Readings
		Diameter (mm)	Standard Knot Pull Tensile Strength (Kgs)*	Diameter (mm)	Standard Knot Pull Tensile Strength (Kgs)*
1	5/0	0.100 to 0.149	0.68	0.135 to 0.145	0.9 to 1.1
1.5	4/0	0.150 to 0.199	0.95	0.170 to 0.195	1.3 to 1.6
2	3/0	0.200 to 0.249	1.77	0.225 to 0.240	2.4 to 3.1
3	2/0	0.300 to 0.339	2.68	0.325 to 0.335	3.2 to 4.3
3.5	0	0.350 to 0.399	3.90	0.378 to 0.385	4.6 to 5.3
4	1	0.400 to 0.499	5.08	0.460 to 0.485	5.9 to 7.5
5	2	0.500 to 0.599	6.35	0.530 to 0.550	7.5 to 10.0