PGCL Surgical Sutures, Violet, Size 4/0, 18in Thread with 19mm 3/8 Circle R/C Needle. Box of 12.

The PGCL suture glides smoothly through the tissue because of the single strand monofilament construction aided by a needle with an Ultra-sharp needle point for atraumatic tissue penetration and coated with silicone for smooth tissue passage

For those who are used to PTFE sutures, sometimes if the suture is left in for a prolonged period, it tends to get buried, making it difficult to retrieve. On the other hand, PGCL Sutures will last quite some time because it is 100% resorbable and has added PCL polymer. You do not have to worry about having to remove the suture!

The PGCL suture is fully-resorbed in about 90 to 120 days. This means that in 90 to 120 days the PGCL suture material is 100% absorbed by the body so that there is no trace of the suture material. However, while the suture takes 90 - 120 days to fully resorb, it maintains its strength for approximately 21 days. The 21-day time frame is for the strength of the suture material to be sufficient to keep the flap closed without tension before it disintegrates further. So for 21 days it provides strength to keep flap and incision line stable.