2-0 x 30″ Unify Violet PGA Braided Suture with PS-1 Needle – 12/Box (L-G230R24)

• Size 2-0 UNIFY Polyglycolic Acid synthetic absorbable suture that is a violet-colored, braided suture featuring a 24mm, 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle, designed as a cost-effective alternative to Ethicon Vicryl and Covidien Polysorb

Uses

• General Soft Tissue Closure:

• Used across various surgical specialties for tissues that heal at a moderate rate

• Internal Procedures:

• Commonly used for subcutaneous closures and ligating blood vessels

• Ophthalmic Surgery:

• Specifically indicated for use in delicate ocular procedures

Features

• Needle Specification:

• Features a 24mm, 3/8 circle reverse cutting needle (comparable to PS-1, FS-1, C-14, or C7)

• Thread Construction:

• A 30-inch (75cm) violet braided thread composed of polyglycolic acid and coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate

• Absorption Profile:

• Tensile strength is typically maintained for 21–35 days, with complete absorption by hydrolysis occurring within 55–70 days

• High Strength Connection:

• Utilizes a drill-end press-fit needle attachment to ensure maximum strength between the thread and needle 

Benefits

• Predictable Healing:

• Offers a reliable absorption profile that eliminates the need for suture removal, minimizing patient follow-up visits

• Low Tissue Reaction:

• As a synthetic material, it elicits a lower inflammatory response than natural gut sutures and has no risk of collagen-related toxicity

• High Initial Strength:

• Provides initial tensile strength comparable to non-absorbable nylon or natural chromic gut during early healing

• Atraumatic Performance:

• Features an ultra-sharp needle point for smooth tissue penetration with minimal drag