PGA - 9696

MEDIPAC S.A. · #9696

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
CoatingPolycaprolactone and calcium stearate
ColorViolet
Quantity24
CompositionPolyglycolic Acid (PGA)
Needle Size50mm
Needle typeReverse Cutting
Needle Shape3/8 circle
Thread Length75cm
Thread Size Usp1 USP (4 metric)
Available Needle Sizes10mm to 90mm
Available Thread Sizes Ep0.5 to 5.0
Available Thread Sizes Usp7/0 to 2