Simfra™ (PGCL)
$49.05 $54.50
The SIMFRA (Polyglecaprone) is a synthetic absorbable monofilament surgical suture material composed of Polyglycolide-poly (e-caprolactone) copolymer (PGCL)
Certificate
Made in USA
"FDA", "ISO" & "CE" Certified
Type of thread
Monofilament
Reabsorption time
- Reliable absorbability by hydrolysis. Essentially complete at 90-110 days.
- Average 65% of the original tensile strength at 1 weeks.
- Average 40% of the original tensile strength at 2 weeks.
- Average 0% of the original tensile strength at 4 weeks.
Benefits of the Suture
- High tensile strength for excellent tissue support.
- Excellent knot security
- Minimal tissue drag damage
- Excellent knot security.
Available thread sizes
USP 6/0 to 0 / Metric 0.7 to 3.5
Available length
Currently 45cm, 75cm and 100cm in stock. We are able to provide all range of 150, 120, 100, 90, 80, 75, 70, 60, 50, 45 and 30 cm, with one or two or without needle, from one thread to 10 threads above.
Type of final presentation
- The colour coded suture dozen box is designed for Easy identification
- Foil pouch offer complete sterilised environment for sutures
- Premium Suture Racetrack significantly reduces suture memory
Color of identification
The SIMFRA suture is identified by the orange color (PANTONE 150C) color in the label pack.
Sutures | |
Type of Thread | Monofilament |
Chemical Composition | Poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone) |
Thread Colour | Violet |
Mass absorption | Degradation by hydrolysis within 60-90 days |
Sterilization | Ethylene oxide |
Absorption Profile | Average 65% retained tensile strength at 7 days Average 40% retained tensile strength at 14 days |
Applications | General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated |
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