CARESORB® POLYGLACTIN 910 SUTURES

PRODUCT INFORMATION

COMPOSITION

90% glycolide
10% L-Lactide

COATING

Polyglactin 370
Calcium stearate

STRUCTURE – COLOR

Multifilament
Violet – Undyed

WOUND SUPPORT

~ 30 days

TOTAL ABSORPTION

56-70 days

RETENTION STRENGTH

75% @ 2 weeks
50% @ 3 weeks

USP SIZES

8/0 – 2

KNOT-PULL TENSILE STRENGTH

Exceed USP requirements (USP)

SUTURE LENGTH

30 cm, 45 cm
75 cm, 90 cm

STERILISATION

EO
(Ethylene Oxide)

PACKAGING

Aluminum Foil
Box 12 | 36 pcs

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

COMPOSITION:

CARESORB® – Polyglactin 910 Sutures is a multifilament, braided, sterile synthetic absorbable surgical suture composed of a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide, coated with a copolymer of Polyglactin 370 and calcium stearate. The suture is available dyed with FDA-approved color additive D&C Violet No. 2 – CI 60725 or undyed in the natural beige color.

Polyglactin 910 is also named as: Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) 90/10, Glacomer 91, Lactomer 9-1, Polyglycolic Acid 9-1, PGLA.

CHARACTERISTICS:

CARESORB® provides wound support for 30 days. Complete absorption is accomplished by hydrolysis in 56-70 days.

High tensile strength, exceeding USP requirements.
AISI 300 series stainless steel (for sutures with attached needles).
Ease of handling, smooth passage through tissue.

INDICATIONS:

CARESORB® – Polyglactin 910 Surgical Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures; but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.

(A mild inflammatory reaction may occur, which is typical of an endogenous reaction to foreign bodies)

NOTICE:

Sterilized by Ethylene Oxide (EO). Do not re-sterilize | reuse. Do not use if the package is opened or damaged.

STORAGE:

Recommended storage conditions below 25⁰C, away from moisture and direct heat. Do not use after the expiry date. Shelf life: 5 years from the date of manufacturing.

FDA 510(K) NUMBER K170166

CARESORB® – Polyglactin 910 sutures – FDA cleared

Substantially equivalent to VICRYLTM in terms of safety and effectiveness

Product list

No.	CPT code CARESORB	Competitor Code VICRYL NOVOSYN POLYSORB	Suture Type	USP Size	Suture Length (cm)	Needle Shape	Needle Length (mm)	Circle	How Supplied
1	GT02H06L10	W1702	Polyglactin 910	10/0	10	Spatula	6	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
2	GT02GG06L30	V448G	Polyglactin 910	10/0	30	Spatula ×2	6	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
3	GT03H06L15	W1703	Polyglactin 910	9/0	15	Spatula	6	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
4	GT04HH06L30	W9559	Polyglactin 910	8/0	30	Spatula ×2	6	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
5	GT04HH06L45	W9560	Polyglactin 910	8/0	45	Spatula ×2	6	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
6	GT04GG07L30	W9564	Polyglactin 910	8/0	30	Spatula ×2	7	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
7	GT05HH06L30	W9561 L1796K	Polyglactin 910	7/0	30	Spatula ×2	6	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
8	GT05GG07L45	W9565	Polyglactin 910	7/0	45	Spatula ×2	7	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
9	GT07II08L45	W9552 J555G	Polyglactin 910	6/0	45	Spatula ×2	8	1/4	Box / 12 pcs
10	GTU07II08L45	W9752	Polyglactin 910 (U)	6/0	45	Spatula ×2	8	1/4	Box / 12 pcs
11	GTU07E12PL45	W9500T Safil C1049607	Polyglactin 910 (U)	6/0	45	Reverse Cutting (P)	12	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
12	GT07EE12PL45	W9537	Polyglactin 910	6/0	45	Reverse Cutting (P) ×2	12	3/8	Box / 12 pcs
13	GT07A13	C0068006 UL-120 \| UL102 Optime 18S07A	Polyglactin 910	6/0	75	Taper Point	13	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
14	GTU07A13		Polyglactin 910 (U)	6/0	75	Taper Point	13	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
15	GTU07A13L45	W9981 UL-101 \| UL101	Polyglactin 910 (U)	6/0	45	Taper Point	13	1/2	Box / 12 pcs
16	GT10II08L45	W9553	Polyglactin 910	5/0	45	Spatula ×2	8	1/4	Box / 36 pcs
17	GTU10II08L45	W9753	Polyglactin 910 (U)	5/0	45	Spatula ×2	8	1/4	Box / 36 pcs
18	GT10E12		Polyglactin 910	5/0	75	Reverse Cutting	12	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
19	GTU10E12PL45	W9501T	Polyglactin 910 (U)	5/0	45	Reverse Cutting (P)	12	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
20	GTU10HH12L45	W9761	Polyglactin 910 (U)	5/0	45	Spatula ×2	12	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
21	GTU10C16PL45	W9505T	Polyglactin 910 (U)	5/0	45	Conventional Cutting (P)	16	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
22	GT10C16P	W9442	Polyglactin 910	5/0	75	Conventional Cutting (P)	16	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
23	GT10A17	W9105 C0068012 UL-202 \| UL202	Polyglactin 910	5/0	75	Taper Point	17	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
24	GTU10N17	W9824 (W9087)	Polyglactin 910 (U)	5/0	75	Tapercut	17	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
25	GT10E19		Polyglactin 910	5/0	75	Reverse Cutting	19	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
26	GT15E16	SL-607	Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Reverse Cutting	16	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
27	GT15C16	W9443 (W9506T)	Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Conventional Cutting	16	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
28	GTU15UD16PL45	W9437	Polyglactin 910 (U)	4/0	45	Compound Reverse Cutting (P)	16	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
29	GT15A17	W9106 \| V304H C0068013 UL-203 \| UL203	Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Taper Point	17	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
30	GT15E19		Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Reverse Cutting	19	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
31	GTU15C19P	W9570T	Polyglactin 910 (U)	4/0	75	Conventional Cutting (P)	19	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
32	GT15A20	W9113 GL-181 \| GL181	Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Taper Point	20	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
33	GT15A22	C0068029	Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Taper Point	22	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
34	GT15E24		Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Reverse Cutting	24	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
35	GT15A26	GL-121 \| GL121 Optime 18S15P	Polyglactin 910	4/0	75	Taper Point	26	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
36	GTU15C26P	W9580T	Polyglactin 910 (U)	4/0	75	Conventional Cutting (P)	26	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
37	GT20E19		Polyglactin 910	3/0	75	Reverse Cutting	19	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
38	GTU20C19P	W9571T	Polyglactin 910 (U)	3/0	75	Conventional Cutting (P)	19	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
39	GT20A20	W9114 CL-461 \| CL461	Polyglactin 910	3/0	75	Taper Point	20	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
40	GT20A22	V219 GL-182	Polyglactin 910	3/0	75	Taper Point	20	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
41	GT20A26	W9120 \| V316 C0068041 GL-122 \| GL122	Polyglactin 910	3/0	75	Taper Point	26	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
42	GT20E26		Polyglactin 910	3/0	75	Reverse Cutting	26	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
43	GTU20C26P	W9581T	Polyglactin 910 (U)	3/0	75	Conventional Cutting (P)	26	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
44	GT20A30	W9130 C0068046 GL-222	Polyglactin 910	3/0	75	Taper Point	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
45	GT20P37L90	C0068650	Polyglactin 910	3/0	90	Trocar	37	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
46	GT30E24	Safil C1048236 CL-823 \| CL823	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Reverse Cutting	24	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
47	GT30A26	W9121 \| V317 C0068042 GL-123 \| GL123	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Taper Point	26	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
48	GTU30E26P	W9527T	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Reverse Cutting (P)	26	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
49	GTU30C26P	W9582T	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Conventional Cutting (P)	26	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
50	GT30T26	J602H UL-878 \| UL878	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Taper Point	26	5/8	Box / 36 pcs
51	GT30M30	W9360 C0068372 Optime 18S30AD	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Tapercut	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
52	GT30A30		Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Taper Point	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
53	GT30A30L90	W9136 C0068047 GL-223	Polyglactin 910	2/0	90	Taper Point	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
54	GT30A30G	W9984	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Blunt Point (G)	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
55	GT30A36L90	W9140 \| V323H C0068095	Polyglactin 910	2/0	90	Taper Point	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
56	GT30A36G	W9985	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Blunt Point (G)	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
57	GT30M36L90	W9463 \| W9440 C0068651	Polyglactin 910	2/0	90	Tapercut	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
58	GT30A40	W9150 C0068055	Polyglactin 910	2/0	75	Taper Point	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
59	GT35A30	W9138 C0068548	Polyglactin 910	0	75	Taper Point	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
60	GT35M30	W9361	Polyglactin 910	0	75	Tapercut	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
61	GT35A36L90	W9441 \| W9141 CL-924 \| GL128 CL-812 \| CL812 Optime 18S35E	Polyglactin 910	0	90	Taper Point	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
62	GT35A36GL90	W9986	Polyglactin 910	0	90	Blunt Point (G)	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
63	GT35M36L90	W9464	Polyglactin 910	0	90	Tapercut	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
64	GT35A40L90	W9430 C0068556 CL-914 \| CL914	Polyglactin 910	0	90	Taper Point	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
65	GT35A40GL90	W9988	Polyglactin 910	0	90	Blunt Point (G)	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
66	GT35D40	W9320	Polyglactin 910	0	75	Reverse Cutting	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
67	GT40A26		Polyglactin 910	1	75	Taper Point	26	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
68	GT40A30L90	W9213 C0068549 GL-225	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Taper Point	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
69	GT40A30H	W9216	Polyglactin 910	1	75	Taper Point (H)	30	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
70	GT40A36L90		Polyglactin 910	1	90	Taper Point	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
71	GT40M36	W9365	Polyglactin 910	1	75	Tapercut	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
72	GT40A40L90	W9431 C0068557 CL-915 \| CL915	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Taper Point	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
73	GT40A40GL90	W9989	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Blunt Point (G)	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
74	GT40D40L90	W9321	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Reverse Cutting	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
75	GT40M40L90	W9468	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Tapercut	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
76	GT40A48HL90	W9251 W9451	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Taper Point (H)	48	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
77	GT40B65GL100	W9391	Polyglactin 910	1	100	Blunt Point (G)	65	3/8	Box / 36 pcs
78	GT40A76L90	Safil B1048076 C1048076	Polyglactin 910	1	90	Taper Point	76	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
79	GT50A40L90	C0068058 C0068558 CL-911 \| CL911	Polyglactin 910	2	90	Taper Point	40	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
80	GT50M36	W9357 CL-517	Polyglactin 910	2	75	Tapercut	36	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
81	GT50M45	W9378	Polyglactin 910	2	75	Tapercut	45	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
82	GT50M48	CL-841 \| CL841 Optime 18S50J	Polyglactin 910	2	75	Tapercut	48	1/2	Box / 36 pcs
83	GT200	W9024	Polyglactin 910	3/0	150	Without needle			Box / 36 pcs
84	GT300	W9025	Polyglactin 910	2/0	150	Without needle			Box / 36 pcs
85	GT351245	W9046 V906E B1038667	Polyglactin 910	0	12 x 45	Without needle			Box / 36 pcs
86	GT350	W9026	Polyglactin 910	0	150	Without needle			Box / 36 pcs
87	GT400	W9027	Polyglactin 910	1	150	Without needle			Box / 36 pcs