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Caresorb Rapid - Polyglactin 910
Composition: 90% glycolide; 10% L-Lactide. Coating: Polyglactin 370; Calcium stearate. Structure – Color: Multifilament; Undyed. Wound Support: 7 -10 days. Total Absorption: 42 days. Retention Strength: 40-50% @ 1 weeks. USP Sizes: 6/0 – 2/0. Knot-Pull Tensile Strength: Exceed USP requirements (USP). Suture Length: 45 cm; 75 cm, 90 cm. Sterilisation: EO; (Ethylene Oxide). Packaging: Aluminum Foil; Box 12 | 36 pcs.
COMPOSITION:
CARESORB® RAPID is a multifilament, braided, sterile synthetic absorbable sutures composed of a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide, coated with a copolymer of Polyglactin 370 and calcium stearate. The suture is available undyed in the natural beige color. .
Polyglactin 910 is also named as: Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) 90/10, Glacomer 91, Lactomer 9-1, Polyglycolic Acid 9-1, PGLA.
CHARACTERISTICS:
CARESORB® RAPID – POLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURES provides wound support for 7-10 days. Complete absorption is accomplished by hydrolysis within 42 days.
- High tensile strength, exceeding USP requirements.
- AISI 300 series stainless steel (for sutures with attached needles).
- Ease of handling, smooth passage through tissue.
INDICATIONS:
CARESORB® RAPID – Polyglactin 910 (fast absorbing) Surgical Sutures are indicated for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short-term wound support (7-10 days) is required, but not for use in ligation, ophthalmic, cardiovascular, or neurological procedures.
(A mild inflammatory reaction may occur, which is typical of an endogenous reaction to foreign bodies)
NOTICE:
Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide (EO). Do not re-sterilize | reuse. Do not use if the package is opened or damaged.
STORAGE:
Recommended storage conditions below 25⁰C, away from moisture and direct heat. Do not use after the expiry date. Shelf life: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.
