GLYCOLAX 910

Synthetic absorbable surgical sutures coated & braided polyglycolic acid (PGA)

Description
Strile braided coated synthetic absorbable polyglycolic acid violet/undyed suture. 

Frequent applications
General closure, gastro-intestinal, ob-gyn, orthopaedics where eventual absorption of suture is required. Undyed form is specially for cuticular and plastic surgeries.

Braided
For easy handling and secure knot tying

Coated
Glycolax is coated with non-toxic and bio-compatiable material called polycaprolactone calcium stearate which facilitate smooth passage through tissues and firm knotting.

Synthetic
For minimal tissue reaction.

Abosorbable
By hydrolysis. Complete between 56 & 70 days. Always predictable and reliable. 

Tensile strength
Glycolax tensile strength surpass even the standards set by U.S. Pharmacopoeia and substantially
higher than catgut. 

Color
Violet and undyed 

Range
Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P) supplied as needled sutures and ligatures.

Sterilisation
Ethylene oxide.

 

SPECIFICATION

  • GLYCOLAX ​

ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURES

  • GENERAL SURGERY
  • SKIN CLOSURE
  • GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
  • PLASTIC SURGERY
  • OPHTHALMIC SURGERY
  • GYNAECOLOGY
  • OBSTETRICS
  • ORTHOPAEDICS
  • UROLOGY