PGA - 9003

MEDIPAC S.A. · #9003

PGA (Polyglycolic Acid) is a synthetic braided absorbable sterile surgical suture, composed of a homopolymer of glycolic acid, and is provided coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate. The suture is available in a wide range of diameter – length combinations attached to high-quality medical grade stainless steel needles of different sizes and types. PGA suture meets all requirements established by the European Pharmacopeia for sterile Synthetic Absorbable Braided Sutures and complies with the General Safety and Performance Requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745.

Product Information

ManufacturerMEDIPAC S.A.
TypeSynthetic / Absorbable / Braided / Coated
ColorViolet
Length75cm
CoatingPolycaprolactone and calcium stearate
QuantitySingle
Packaging24
CompositionPolyglycolic Acid (PGA)
Needle size63mm
Needle type3/8 circle
Thread SizeUSP 1 (4 metric)
Needle PointBlunt Point
Needle sizes available10mm to 90mm
Thread sizes availableUSP 7/0 to 2 (EP 0.5 to 5.0)