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UNISYNTH - Braided & Coated Polyglactin 910 Suture
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UNISYNTH - Braided & Coated Polyglactin 910 Suture

UNISYNTH – Braided & Coated Polyglactin 910 Suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide.

Indications of Polyglactin 910 Suture

UNISYNTH Polyglactin 910 synthetic absorbable suture is indicated only for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, The Sutures holds its tensile strength for approximately two to three weeks in tissue and is completely absorbed by hydrolysis within 56 to 70 days.

  • Secure Knot holding capacity
  • Smooth surface provides easy tissue passage
  • Better Tensile Strength provides wound support upto 28 to 32 days

Best Used For

  • Uterus approximation
  • Soft tissue approximation

Additional Information

  • Suture Characteristics:Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture
  • Suture Type:Braided
  • Suture Material:Polyglycolide (90%)- co-lactide (10%) synthetic absorbable braided surgical suture
  • Suture Coating:Poly (glycolide-ce-L-lactide) & calcium stearate
  • Suture Color:Violet
  • Suture Wound Support:28 to 32 days
  • Suture Absorption:Absorption takes place through hydrolysis completely in 56 to 70 days
  • Suture Tensile Strength:75% tensile strength is retained for 14 days and 50% till 21 days
  • Suture USP Range:6/0 – 2
  • Sterilization:EO (Ethylene Oxide)
  • Shelf Life:5 Years
  • Product Characteristics:Excellent tensile strength, Excellent knot tying, Minimum tissue reaction
  • Packaging:In aluminium foil packages with or without needle
  • Suture Needle Type:Round bodied, cutting edge, taper point, straight,blunt point
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