Luxcryl PGA Rapid

Synthetic absorbable surgical suture Polyglycolic acid

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 42 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 7 days.
Tensile strength	Post implantation 7 days	Approximate % original strength remaining 50%
Suture colour	Beige - undyed, violet
Range	USP 6/0 − 2
Indications	Luxcryl PGA Rapid sutures are intended for use in superficial soft tissue closing of skin and mucosa only; especially in plastic surgery, obstetrics (episiotomy repair), gynaecology, urology (circumcision), ophthalmic surgery (conjunctiva), pediatric surgery.