- Type: Braided and coated multifilament
- Composition: Polyglycolic acid
- Coating: Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)
- Tissue reaction: Minimal
- Absorption: The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days.
- Tensile strength:
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Post implantation Approximate % original strength remaining
14 days
70 %
21 days
50 %
28 days
20 %
- Suture colour: Violet, beige - undyed
- Indications: Luxcryl PGA sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, dental, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmic surgery, orthopaedics