Absorbable suture thread PGLA

orthopedic surgerygeneral surgery6-0

Product overview
Absorbable surgical suture PGLA is a synthetic, braided, coated, absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. It is biodegradable and designed to support wound closure across a wide range of surgical specialties; available dyed (FDA-approved color additives) or undyed (milk white/beige).

Key benefits

• Biodegradability: Fully biodegradable copolymer absorbed by the body, eliminating suture removal.
• Strength and versatility: Maintains tensile strength during critical healing phases to reduce dehiscence; suitable for multiple surgical applications.
• Minimal tissue reactivity: High biocompatibility with reduced risk of adverse tissue reaction.
• Supports wound healing: Gradual degradation aligned with tissue regeneration to promote optimal scar formation.
• Wide clinical applications: Usable in general surgery, orthopedics, dermatology and other procedures requiring absorbable sutures.

Technical data (summary)
PGLA is a synthetic absorbable braided, coated polyfilament suture made from a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Available dyed (FDA-approved color additives) or undyed. Meets USP and EP requirements for synthetic absorbable surgical sutures, with occasional slight oversize in some gauges.

PGLA suture (antibacterial) - technical data
Polyfilament synthetic interwoven composite polymer of glycolides and lactides. The sheath can be impregnated with antibacterial agent. Reported absorption period: 56–70 days. Strength retention: approx. 75% after 14 days and 50% after 21 days. Needles supplied are strong and resistant to breakage or bending; cutting needles available for precision cutting and multiple passages.

Absorption
In vitro linear tensile strength retention after 2 weeks in PBS (pH 7.4) at 37°C: ≥65% BSR; 40% BSR at three weeks. Average complete absorption ≈63 days.

Standards, sterilization, colour & range
Standards: USP and EP (occasional slight oversize in some gauges). Sterilization: ethylene oxide (ETO) gas. Colour: violet or undyed. Range: USP 6-0 to USP 2.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Composition: Copolymer 90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide.
• Construction: Synthetic, braided, coated polyfilament.
• Variants: Dyed (FDA-approved color additives) and undyed (milk white/beige); antibacterial-impregnated option available.
• Absorption time: Typically 56–70 days; average complete absorption ≈63 days.
• Tensile strength retention: ≈75% at 14 days, ≈50% at 21 days; ≥65% after 2 weeks in vitro (PBS, pH 7.4, 37°C).
• Standards compliance: USP and EP (occasional slight oversize in some gauges).
• Sterilization method: Ethylene oxide (ETO) gas.
• Colour options: Violet or undyed.
• Available sizes: USP 6-0 through USP 2.
• Needle characteristics: Strong needles; cutting needles available for precision cutting and multiple passages.