Polysyn (PGA) Gut Suture

The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks.

Features & Benefits:

• • Available as braided undyed (clear) or dyed (violet)
• • Available as monofilament undyed (clear) or dyed (violet), coated or uncoated
• • Common Uses: Skin closure, OB/GYN, Urology, Gastrointestinal
• • In Vivo Strength Retention: 50% at 14 days; 20% at 21 days
• • Mass Absorption: Essentially complete between 50 and 90 days