High initial tensile strength braided absorbable for a broad range of general soft-tissue closures.
| Composition | Homopolymer of glycolide |
| Filament | Braided, coated |
| Coating | PCL + calcium stearate |
| Colour | Violet / Undyed |
| Tensile retention | ~65% at 2 wk |
| Absorption | 60–90 days |
| Sterilisation | Ethylene oxide (EO) |
Soft-tissue approximation and ligation where this material is indicated.
Configurations for uterine, vaginal and caesarean closure.
Fine-gauge options for delicate tissue and subcuticular closure.
Needle type, gauge, length and packaging configurable; OEM available.
Representative configurations — the full size/needle matrix is available in the catalogue.
| USP Size | Metric | Length | Needle | Needle Type | Box Qty | Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 2.0 | 70 cm | 26 mm ½ circle | Round Body | 12 | SP-PGA-30-26R |
| 2-0 | 3.0 | 90 cm | 30 mm ½ circle | Round Body | 12 | SP-PGA-20-30R |
| 0 | 3.5 | 90 cm | 40 mm ½ circle | Taper Cut | 12 | SP-PGA-0-40T |
| 1 | 4.0 | 90 cm | 40 mm ½ circle | Round Body | 12 | SP-PGA-1-40R |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 70 cm | 19 mm ⅜ circle | Reverse Cutting | 12 | SP-PGA-40-19C |
| 5-0 | 1.0 | 45 cm | 16 mm ⅜ circle | Reverse Cutting | 12 | SP-PGA-50-16C |