Radik™ (PGLA)

The RADIK (Polyglactin 90:10/PGLA) is a synthetic absorbable braided suture material made by Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) [Glacomer 91], coated with Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) [Glacomer 37] and Calcium stearate, has to be found to be inert, nonantigenic and nonpyrogenic.

Certificate

Made in USA

“FDA”, “ISO” & “CE” Certified

Type of thread

Multifilament braided

Reabsorption time

• Reliable absorbability by hydrolysis

• Average 90% of the original tensile strength at 1 weeks.

• Average 75% of the original tensile strength at 2 weeks.

• Average 50% of the original tensile strength at 3 weeks.

• Predictable absorption (loss of mass) in 56 to 70 days.

Benefits of the Suture

• Excellent handling and knotting characteristics.

• Smooth tissue passage.

• Easy knotting and tie down.

• Excellent knot security.

Thread color

RADIK sutures are available in dyed (violet) colour

Available thread sizes

USP 4/0 to 2/0 / Metric 1.5 to 3

Available length

Currently 75cm 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 RADIK is identified by the Violet color (Pantone 243C) in the label pack.