Surgical Absorbable Rapid Polyglycolic Acid (RPGA) Suture

$45.00

Each Package Includes - Box With 12 Packs Of RPGA Suture + Needle

# Material: 90% Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) and 10% Lactic Acid
# Color: Violet
# Coating: Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) Calcium stearate
# Length: 75.0cm
# Absorption: ~40-45 days
# USP Ranges: 3-0, 4-0 and 5-0
# Sterilization: EO (Ethylene Oxide)
# Needle Type: 3/8 Circle 20.0mm Reverse Cutting Needle
# Manufactured for GDT Implants

Surgical Absorbable Rapid Polyglycolic Acid (RPGA) Suture is a synthetic, polyfilament absorbable suture composed from fast-acting polyglycolic acid (PGA), coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate. This suture offers a rapid absorption profile, a low infection rate, and exhibits high tensile strength, similar to natural collagen sutures (catguts).

The reduced inflammatory response associated with PGA stems from its synthetic nature, as it is not a naturally occurring organic substance. Absorption occurs through hydrolysis. These sutures demonstrate exceptional tensile strength and knot security.

Around day 5 post-implantation, RPGA retains roughly 50% of its initial tensile strength, providing effective wound support for 10-14 days, after which it loses all tensile strength. The absorption of Rapid PGA reaching near completion within 40-45 days.