Luxcryl PGA (Polyglycolic acid)

Synthetic absorbable surgical suture Polyglycolic Acid Braided

Type	Braided and coated multifilament
Composition	Polyglycolic acid
Coating	Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)
Tissue reaction	Minimal
Absortion	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	Post implantation 14 days 21 days 28 days	Approximate % original strength remaining 70% 50% 20%
Suture colour	Violet, beige − undyed
Range	USP 10/0 - 2
Indications	Luxcryl PGA sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmic surgery, orthopaedics.