PRIMA Polyglycolic Acid Surgical Suture, 75cm, 1/2 Tapercut Needle 30mm, USP 1, Veterinary Use, 12 pcs

Product details

PRIMA absorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) surgical suture, intended for use in veterinary surgery for suturing and ligating soft tissues. The braided multifilament thread is identifiable by its violet color and fitted with a Tapercut needle for precise passage through dense tissues.

Technical specifications

• Material: polyglycolic acid, braided multifilament, violet

• Coating: polycaprolactone and calcium stearate for smooth passage and improved handling

• Thread length: 75 cm

• Thread size: USP 1

• Needle type: Tapercut

• Needle curvature: 1/2 circle

• Needle length: 30 mm

• Needle attachment: permanently attached to the thread

• Tensile strength: approximately 50% of the initial strength is retained up to 15-18 days post-implantation

• Absorption: complete by hydrolysis within 50-90 days, with minimal tissue reaction

• Sterility: each thread individually packaged in a sterile pouch, single-use

Applications

Intended exclusively for veterinary surgery, according to the protocol established by the veterinarian.

Package contents

• Box of 12 sutures

• Each suture individually packaged, sterile, with Tapercut needle attached

Storage and preservation

• Keep in the original packaging

• Dry place, away from direct light and extreme temperature variations