Luxcryl 910 (Polyglactin 910)

Synthetic absorbable surgical suture Polyglactine 910 Braided

Type	Braided and coated multifilament
Composition	Polyglactine 910, a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide
Coating	Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium strearate (<1%)
Tissue reaction	Minimal
Absortion	The hydrolytic action by wich the material is broken down results in total absorption between 56 and 70 days. Between 40% and 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days.
Tensile strength	Post implantation 14 days 21 days 28 days	Approximate % original strength remaining 75% 50% 20%
Suture colour	Violet
Range	USP 6/0 - 2
Indictations	Luxcryl 910 sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, gastrointestinal surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmic surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, orthopaedics, urology.