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Absorbable Sutures

PGCL Suture

Product code: SP-PCL · Monofilament · Violet / Undyed

Monofilament fast-absorbing suture combining smooth passage with pliability for subcuticular and paediatric use.

Material
Poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)
Structure
Monofilament
Tensile retention
~50% at 1 wk
Absorption
90–120 days
CE Marked ISO 13485 Sterile · EO Single use
Technical Specification

Material properties

CompositionGlycolide & caprolactone copolymer
FilamentMonofilament
Coating
ColourViolet / Undyed
Tensile retention~50% at 1 wk
Absorption90–120 days
SterilisationEthylene oxide (EO)
Clinical Use

Indications & specialties

General & GI surgery

Soft-tissue approximation and ligation where this material is indicated.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Configurations for uterine, vaginal and caesarean closure.

Fine & plastic

Fine-gauge options for delicate tissue and subcuticular closure.

Customisation

Needle type, gauge, length and packaging configurable; OEM available.

Ordering Information

Sizes, needles & packaging

Representative configurations — the full size/needle matrix is available in the catalogue.

USP SizeMetricLengthNeedleNeedle TypeBox QtyProduct Code
3-02.070 cm26 mm ½ circleRound Body12SP-PCL-30-26R
2-03.090 cm30 mm ½ circleRound Body12SP-PCL-20-30R
03.590 cm40 mm ½ circleTaper Cut12SP-PCL-0-40T
14.090 cm40 mm ½ circleRound Body12SP-PCL-1-40R
4-01.570 cm19 mm ⅜ circleReverse Cutting12SP-PCL-40-19C
5-01.045 cm16 mm ⅜ circleReverse Cutting12SP-PCL-50-16C
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