Absorbable suture thread Truglyde Fast

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Braided and Coated Polyglycolic Acid-Fast Absorbable Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture Features of Truglyde Fast Coated and Braided Polyglycolic Acid (fast absorbable) High initial tensile strength Soft and smooth feel for easy passage through the tissue with minimal trauma Good knotting properties Excellent handling and smooth tie down Truglyde Fast has a fast and predictable absorption rate, and provides wound support upto 7 days and gets absorbed by hydrolysis quicker than polyglycolic acid suture (within 42 – 63 days of implantation). Applications Skin closure, particularly in paediatric surgery Episiotomy Circumcision Closure of oral mucosa Due to its rapid loss of tensile strength, Truglyde Fast suture should not be used where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required or where wound support beyond 7 days is required. It should not be used for ligation, and in cardiovascular and neurological tissues. Technical Details Braided and coated polyglycolic acid (fast absorbable) Coated with a mixture of polycaprolactone and calcium stearate Available in Undyed form Sterilized by ethylene oxide Shelf life of 5 years Range E.P metric gauge numbers available: 0.4 to 5