24 PGCL adsorbing sutures

4-0 or 5-0 USP with 3/8 Reverse Cutting Needle. 

PGCL is a copolymer of PGA and caprolactone with a high initial tensile strength.  PGCL sutures provide the following features:

• Synthetic uncoated monofilament suture. 

• Easy pull-through and minimal inflammation.

• Violet colour to aid visualisation in use. 

• ADSORPTION:

  • 60-70% Tensile strength at 7 days.

  • 30% Tensile strength at 14 days.

  • Zero tensile strength at 28 days with no materials remaining at 90 days. 

INDICATIONS

General oral surgery, implant and periodontal use where review is not required.

PRICE COMPARISON

Each suture is £3.75 in a box of 24 or as low as £2.81 when 3 + 1 boxes are purchased. 

Price comparison for Vicryl:

• £4.42 each at Swallow Dental (£53.06/12)

• £5.29 each at Dental Sky (£63.55/12, June 24)

• £5.31 each at General Medical Supply (£63.81/12, June 24)

MATERIAL COMPARISON

See a simple table which outlines the different characteristics of our suture types. 

Prolene, Dacron, GoreTex, Dexon, Vicryl and Vicryl Rapide are registered trademarks and unconnected with Restore Surgical Limited.