Polyglycolic Acid Suture (PGA)
Absorbable Sutures
PGA absorbable sutures are braided surgical sutures made from polyglycolic acid fibers, offering minimal tissue reaction and eliminating the need for removal, as they fully absorb within approximately 90 days. Our sutures are coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate, ensuring smooth passage through tissue and meeting USP and European Pharmacopoeia standards. The needles are made from high-quality stainless steel with laser-drilled holes and offer excellent sharpness, elasticity, and toughness, providing reliable performance in surgical procedures.
- EU CE Certificate No.: M.2019.106.11727
- ISO 13485 Certificate No.: C564964
- ISO 14001 Certificate No.: 00222E34558ROS
- ISO 45001 Certificate No.: NOA2403088
- FSC No.: Lu Heze National Medical Products Administration Medical Devices Export No. 20230080
- Suture size: 3#, 4#, 2#, 1#, 0#, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0, 6-0, 7/0, 8/0
- Tissue reaction: minimal
- Colour: violet/undyed
- Sterilization: ethylene oxide
- Packaging: individually packed (aluminum foil pouch), 12pcs per box, 36pcs per box
- Needle curvature: 1/2 circle, 3/8 circle, 5/8 circle, straight needle
- Needle shape: round bodied needle, conventional cutting needle (triangular needle), reverse cutting needle (triangular needle), spatula needle
- Suture length: 30cm, 45cm, 60cm, 75cm, 90cm, 100cm, 150cm, 250cm
- Structure: braided multifilament
- Absorption time: complete absorption by hydrolysis within approximately 90 days
- Its high initial tensile strength ensures reliable support during the early healing stages.
- Provides secure and stable wound closure with the excellent knotting ability
- The suture naturally absorbs within 90 days, eliminating the need for removal.
- Designed for smooth manipulation and easy handling during procedures
- Maintains strength and outstanding holding power throughout the critical wound healing period.
- Its smooth surface is coated for easy tissue penetration, minimizing trauma during surgery.
PGA absorbable sutures are ideal for general surgical procedures and ligatures, particularly in areas such as general surgery, skin closure, gastrointestinal surgery, gynecology, obstetrics, Plastic Surgery, urology, and ophthalmology. However, they are not recommended for use in cardiovascular tissue and neural tissue.
Data Sheet
| Suture Codes | Suture Name | Colour | Size/USP | Length/cm | Needle Specifications |
| | PGA | Violet | 6/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 13mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 5/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 16mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 16mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 16mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 19mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 19mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 24mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 26mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 26mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 30mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 36mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 36mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 36mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4 | 75 | ▼ 3/8 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 6/0 | 45 | ● 1/2 10mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 5/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 13mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 5/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 16mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 16mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 20mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 24mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 24mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 26mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 30mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 36mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 24mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 26mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 30mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | ● 1/2 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 75 | ● 1/2 30mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 75 | ● 1/2 35mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 75 | ● 1/2 37mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 75 | ● 1/2 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 75 | ● 1/2 30mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 75 | ● 1/2 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 75 | ● 1/2 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2 | 75 | ● 1/2 37mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2 | 75 | ● 1/2 40mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2 | 75 | ● 1/2 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3 | 75 | ● 1/2 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 4 | 75 | ● 1/2 45mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 75 | Straight ▲ 60mm |
| | PGA | Violet | 3/0 | 150 | Without Needle |
| | PGA | Violet | 2/0 | 150 | Without Needle |
| | PGA | Violet | 0 | 150 | Without Needle |
| | PGA | Violet | 1 | 150 | Without Needle |
| | PGA | Violet | 2 | 150 | Without Needle |
| | PGA | Violet | 3 | 150 | Without Needle |
| | PGA | Violet | 4 | 150 | Without Needle |
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) sutures, introduced in the early 1970s, were the first synthetic absorbable sutures. Made from 100% glycolide homopolymer and coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate, these sutures meet all FDA and USP standards. The sutures are available in dyed (FDA-approved D & C violet) and undyed forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for absorbable surgical sutures.