PETCRYL POLYGLYACTIN 910 (VIOLET) COATED & BRAIDED, 1/2 CIRCLE ROUND BODY 16MM , ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURE USP, 45CM, 5-0

Petcryl 910 is the brand name of Polyglactin 910 sutures made by Dolphin Sutures. Dolphin Sutures is the first Indian brand to introduce Polyglactin sutures in India. Polyglactin suture is a braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture and is a co-polymer of  Glycolide and L-lactide. Polyglactin 910 sutures retain tensile strength of about 70% of initial strength at 14 days of implantation. Polyglactin 910 sutures are indicated for soft tissue approximation and ligation. Polyglactin sutures have mild tissue reaction during the absorption process. Polyglactin 910 sutures manufactured by Dolphin Sutures is similar in composition to Vicryl sutures and has a similar absorption profile. Polyglactin suture is a much superior alternative to catgut sutures since its absorption is more predictable, tensile strength is better and it exhibits little or no tissue reaction. Polyglactin sutures also exhibit better knotting properties compared to PGA sutures. Petcryl 910 sutures are available in undyed and violet colour from U.S.P. size 6-0 to size 2. Also available:- Polyglactin rapid absorption sutures