PGLA LACTIC RAPID

Thread Poly (glycolide -co- L- lactide) (90/10)
Build Multifilament (braided)
Coating Mixture of poly(glycolide-co-L-Lactide) and calcium stearate (30/70)
Breaking Strenght Retention/absorbtion About 50% after 5 days from implantation
About 0% after 10-14 days from implantation
Complete absorption after 42 days
Indications Soft tissues
Closing the dermal wounds,
especially in paediatric surgery
Gynaecology/obstetrics
Joining mucous membrane in mouth
Ophthalmic surgery
Tissues ligation
Features Uniform structure
Strong tightening of knots
Minimum tissue response
High tensility
Sterility Ethylene Oxide
Characteristic Synthetic thread
Color of thread: violet, undyed
Size USP: 6/0 – 2