DemeTECH PGA Coated Sutures are Polyglycolic Acid suture is a synthetic, absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of 100% glycolide. The chemical formula of DemeTech's PGA is (C2H2O2)n. Clinical trials have shown that after two weeks, approximately 84% of DemeTech's PGA initial strength remained. At four weeks, approximately 23% of DemeTech's PGA linear tensile strength remained.
DemeTECH PGA Coated Sutures
Polyglycolic Acid, better known as PGA, is composed of polymers of glycolide acids.
• DemeTech's PGA is coated to allow for easier passage through tissues with only minimal drag.
• Coated PGA sutures facilitate:
- Easy tissue passage
- Precise knot placement
- Smooth tie down
- A decreased tendency to irritate tissue
- Greater tensile strength
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