Is polyglycolic acid the same as Polyglactin?

Polyglactin 910 suture was stronger than polyglycolic acid suture in both sizes tested and at all time periods from zero to 35 days. Both suture types elicited minimal tissure response.

What type of suture is polyglycolic acid?

The Polyglycolic Acid suture is an absorbable braided multifilament surgical suture with synthetic coating, of greater tensile strength, a longer period of absorption and which results in very little inflammatory reaction. It is degraded by Chemical Hydrolysis, and is absorbed and metabolized by the human body.

Is PGA same as Vicryl?

Pure PGA was first marketed as Dexon suture; Vicryl suture is a mix of 8% PLA and 92% PGA. A chondrocyte-seeded PLA/PGA polymer similar to Vicryl has been used in the “tissue engineering” of cartilage scaffolding.

What is Polyglactin suture?

Polyglactin 910 suture is synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Unisynth suture is dyed with FDA approved dye D and C violet, it is also available in Undyed.

Who makes Vicryl?

Ethicon Inc.
Vicryl (polyglactin 910) is an absorbable, synthetic, usually braided suture, manufactured by Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson.

How is polyglycolic acid made?

Polyglycolide or poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), also spelled as polyglycolic acid, is a biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer and the simplest linear, aliphatic polyester. It can be prepared starting from glycolic acid by means of polycondensation or ring-opening polymerization.

What is PGA suture used for?

PGA Sutures are used in general surgery, gynecological, soft tissue approximation, including use in ophthalmic procedures. It is not used for cardiovascular and neurological procedures.

What is Maxon suture made of?

Maxon™ synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyglyconate, a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate. The advanced extrusion process of the molecule of polyglyconate gives the suture: Excellent in-vivo strength retention. Excellent knot tying security.

What is Monocryl made of?

Monofilament Monocryl suture has a composition of 75% glycolide and 25% ε-caprolactone and is a segmented block copolymer consisting of both soft (ε-caprolactone) and hard (glycolide) segments. Monocryl is made in a two-stage polymerization process (Bezwada et al, 1995).