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PGA is an ideal and time tested synthetic absorbable suture, widely used by surgeons all over the world. PGA's superior features over catgut are predictable absorption, outstanding tensile strength and excellent handling properties. PGA raw material is FDA USA approved. |
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| Virtues
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SURUCRYL™ tensile strength surpasses even the standards set by U.S. Pharmacopoeia and substantially higher than catgut as shown below : |
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| AVERAGE TENSILE STRENGTH IN KGS. |
| SUTURE SIZE IN USP |
CATGUT |
SURUCRYL |
INCREASE |
| 4-0 |
0.77 |
0.95 |
+ 23 % |
| 3-0 |
1.25 |
1.77 |
+ 41 % |
| 2-0 |
2.00 |
2.68 |
+ 34 % |
| 0 |
2.77 |
3.90 |
+ 40 % |
| 1 |
3.80 |
5.08 |
+ 33 % |
| 2 |
4.51 |
6.35 |
+ 40 % |
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SURUCRYL™ retains its original tensile strength until the wound has achieved adequate stability. A comparison of "development of wound strength" vis-a-vis in vivo tensile strength of SURUCRYL™ establishes safety margin available during critical wound healing period. SURUCRYL™ retains its tensile strength of
81 % on 14th day of implantation which makes it an ideal synthetic absorbable suture |
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SURUCRYL™ is coated with non-toxic and bio-compatible material called Polycaprolactone Calcium Stearate which facilitates smooth passage through tissues and firm knotting |
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SURUCRYL™ is absorbed in the body by a simple hydrolytic mechanism which is predictable and reliable |
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Compared to other Synthetic Absorbable Suture material available which is rough and stiff,
SURUCRYL™ is smooth and flexible |
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| Material
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Coated Polyglycolic Acid. Available in FDA USA approved Violet colour |
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| Tissue Reaction
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Minimal tissue reaction |
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| Applications
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General closure, Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics / Gynaecology and Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery |
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| Choice |
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Needled and Pre-cut sterile sutures conforming to USP Standards |
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| Sterilization
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By Ethylene
Oxide |
