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DemeTECH PGA Coated Sutures are Polyglycolic Acid suture is a synthetic, absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of 100% glycoside. The chemical formula of DemeTech's PGA is (C2H2O2)n. Clinical trials have shown that after two weeks, approximately 84% of DemeTech's PGA initial strength remained. At four weeks, approximately 23% of DemeTech's PGA linear tensile strength remained.
COMPARES TO: Look Sutures
Benefits & Features
Polyglycolic Acid, better known as PGA, is composed of polymers of glycolide acids.
• DemeTech's PGA is coated to allow for easier passage through tissues with only minimal drag.
• Coated PGA sutures facilitate:
• Easy tissue passage
• Precise knot placement
• Smooth tie down
• A decreased tendency to irritate tissue
• Greater tensile strength
Size: 4-0 30" 3/8 19mm
MPN: DT-422 (New Code: PGA274019F4P)
Content: Box of 12
COMPARES TO: Look Sutures
Benefits & Features
Polyglycolic Acid, better known as PGA, is composed of polymers of glycolide acids.
• DemeTech's PGA is coated to allow for easier passage through tissues with only minimal drag.
• Coated PGA sutures facilitate:
• Easy tissue passage
• Precise knot placement
• Smooth tie down
• A decreased tendency to irritate tissue
• Greater tensile strength
Size: 4-0 30" 3/8 19mm
MPN: DT-422 (New Code: PGA274019F4P)
Content: Box of 12