Stoelting™ Visorb (PGA) Synthetic Absorbable Sutures

Description

• When dyed, only FDA-approved color additives are used Undyed suture is milk white in color Coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate Excellent knot security and handling Predictable absorption profile Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological procedures
• Due to rapid loss of tensile strength, this suture should not be used where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required or where wound support beyond 7 days is required
• PGA is not suitable for cardiovascular or neurological surgical procedures Subcutaneous tissue implantation studies in rats indicate Visorb suture approximately retains 65% of the original tensile strength at 2 weeks post implantation Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass
• Absorption of Visorb sutures is essentially complete between 60 and 90 days.