ALCRYL® 910 is a well-known combination of 90% Polyglycolic Acid and 10% Lactic Acid. It is ideal for general closure, gastro-intestinal, ob-gyn, orthopaedics where eventual absorption of suture is required. Undyed form is specially for cuticular and plastic surgeries.
Product Description
Product Details
| Composition | Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) [Glacomer91] |
| Construction | Braided |
| Coating | Poly (glycolide-co-L-lactide) [Glacomer37] and Calcium Stearate |
| Color | Violet and Undyed |
| Sterilization | 100% Ethylene Oxide |
| Absorption Time | Completely absorbed in 54-70 days |
| Strength Retention | 75% at 2 weeks |
| Tissue Reaction | Mild tissue reaction |
| Available in Sizes | 8-0, 7-0, 6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1, 2 |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
Features
- Soft and smooth feel that helps in easy passage through the tissue without any irritation.
- Good knotting properties.
- Very high initial tensile strength and excellent handling.
- No extra lubrication required.
- Easy passage through the tissue.
- Less than 200 ppm of moisture ensuring full 5 years shelf life.
- Very low capillarity.
Packaging
- Dry
- Primary packaging- Aluminium foil
- Secondary packaging: Medical grade paper & Polyester laminated polyfilm
- Box of 12 sutures – 500 gsm super chromo board carton