Rapid PGA Sutures
UNIFY® Rapid PGA Surgical Sutures
- A synthetic suture with a faster absorption profile and low infection rate
- Provide best characteristics of both natural and synthetic sutures
- Quick absorption and high tensile strength similar to natural collagen sutures (catguts)
- Lower tissue reaction than catguts with no risk of toxicity
- Ultra sharp needle point for atraumatic tissue penetration
- Needle coated with silicone for smooth tissue passage
- Predictable absorption profile
- Thread type: Braided
- Color: Undyed
- Strength duration: 5-14 days
- Absorb duration: 42-56 days
Great suture, good pricing, good packaging, doesn't tangle when removed.
Roger Chin, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Bellevue, WA
Rapid PGA Thread
Comparable to Vicryl Rapide* and Velosorb Fast**
* Registered trademark of Ethicon
** Registered trademark of Covidien