
PGLA Sutures 5-0, 3/8 PRC | Undyed | 16mm; 45cm
USP NEEDLE TYPES AND LENGTH SUTURE LENGTH COLOR CATALOG# PRICE / BOX BUY 5-0 3/8 Premium Reverse Cutting | 13 mm 75 cm (30") Undyed EA56133U-75 $ 22.80 Sold Out 5-0 3/8 Premium Reverse Cutting | 16 mm 45 cm (18") Undyed EA56163U-45 $ 22.80 Add To Cart Description: The Endure Absorbable PGLA (Polyglycolide-co-Iactide) Suture is a sterile, synthetic suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycol ide and 10% L-Iactide. The empirical formula of the copolymer is (C2H2O2)m(C3H4O2)n. It is developed with a Poly (glycolide-co-lactide (30/70) and a Calcium Stearate coating. PGLA sutures are great for a wide range of wound care applications, including ophthalmic (e.g. conjunctiva) procedures, whereas Rapid-PGLA sutures are excellent for general soft tissue approximation where only short-term wound support is required. WeSuture is the brand name of sutures by Endure Industries. Our PGLA Sutures meet the requirements of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) monogra