M1078164

Braun Safil PGA violet 8 x 18″ HR26s (CT-2) Heavy Body Taper (8 take off sutures per packet)

$57.00 box of 6

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Description

Safil® PGA Suture

Mid-term absorbable braided and coated suture made of pure polyglycolic acid

Description

Safil® is a mid-term braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture made of pure polyglycolic acid. Safil® degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption.

Advantages

  • High tensile strength
  • Excellent knotting ability
  • Smooth passage through tissue
  • Easy handling    

Indication

  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Gynaecology/obstetrics
  • Ophthalmic surgery
  • Urology
  • Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
  • Neurosurgery
  • Ligatures     

Properties

  • 60-70 % Tensile Strength Retention: 14 days 
  • Complete Mass Absorption: 60 up to 90 days  

Additional information

Material

PGA

Construction

Braided

Absorption

Absorbable

Size

3-0

Length

18"

Color

Violet

Needle Type

Taper

Needle Name

cvf-21

Needle Curvature

Arms

Single Arm

Manufacturer

Unit

box of 6

  • FDA Product Code: GAM
  • FDA Product Code Name: Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid
  • GMDN Term Code: 17471
  • GMDN Term Name: Polyester suture, bioabsorbable, multifilament, non-antimicrobial
  • GMDN Term Description: A multiple-strand (multifilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made from a polyester intended to join (approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tissues. The thread provides extended temporary wound support, until the wound sufficiently heals to withstand normal stress, and is subsequently absorbed by hydrolysis; it may include an attached disposable device(s) [e.g., needle, passer] intended to facilitate suture application. It is not a barbed suture and does not include antimicrobial agents/materials. This is a single-use device.

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