GLYCOLAX 910

Composition
Glycolax 910 is a well-known combination of 90% polyglycolic acid and 10% lactic acid.
Braided
For easy handling and secure knot tying.
Coated
Glycolax 910 is coated with poly [glycolide-co-l-lactide] and calcium stearate to ensure excellent handling and knot security.
Synthetic
Ensures smooth passage through tissues, for minimal tissue reaction.
Absorbable
Predictable absorption by simple hydrolytic mechanism.
Tensile strength
Glycolax 910 is very high initial tensile strength minimizing breakage during surgery. Retention of 85% at the end of
frst week, 67% at the end of second week and 45% at the end of the third week of implantation.
Color
Suture dyed with us f.D.A approved d&c violet no. 2 color, for easy identifcation during surgical process. Also
produced as undyed.
Range
Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P)
Supplied as needled sutures and ligatures.
Sterilisation
Ethylene oxide.
Needle features
-Attached with needles made from advanced grade stainless steel to ensure sharper points throughout surgical
process. Needles are ribbed for easy grip and siliconized for smooth penetration.
-Needles to suture combination available for surgeons requirements.
These sutures comply with the requirements of U.S. Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P). The european pharmacopoeia (PhEUR) and
the british pharmacoporis (BP).


SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT CODE:
GLYCOLAX 910
CATEGORY:
ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURES