CARESYN® POLYGLYCOLIC ACID (PGA Sutures)

PRODUCT INFORMATION

COMPOSITION

100% polyglycolic Acid

COATING

Poly(epsilon-caprolactone)
Calcium stearate

STRUCTURE – COLOR

Multifilament
Violet – Undyed

WOUND SUPPORT

~ 30 days

TOTAL ABSORPTION

60-90 days

RETENTION STRENGTH

70% @ 2 weeks
50% @ 3 weeks

USP SIZES

6/0 – 2

KNOT-PULL TENSILE STRENGTH

Exceed USP requirements (USP)

SUTURE LENGTH

45 cm
75 cm, 90 cm

STERILISATION

EO
(Ethylene Oxide)

PACKAGING

Aluminum Foil
Box 12 | 36 pcs

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

COMPOSITION:

CARESYN® is a multifilament, braided, sterile synthetic absorbable surgical suture composed of 100% Polyglycolic Acid, coated with a copolymer of Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) 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).

Polyglycolic Acid is also named as PGA sutures.

CHARACTERISTICS:

CARESYN® (PGA Sutures) provides wound support for 30 days. Complete absorption is accomplished by hydrolysis in 60-90 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:

CARESYN® Polyglycolic Acid Surgical Sutures (PGA 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.

Product list

No. CPT Code
CARESYN
Competitor Code
SAFIL
OPTIME
Suture Type USP
Size
Suture
Length (cm)
Needle Shape Needle
Length (mm)
Circle How
Supplied
1 GA07A13 C0068006
C1048006
18S07A
Polyglycolic Acid 6/0 75 Taper Point 13 1/2 Box / 12 pcs
2 GA10A17 C1048012
18S10B | 18S10C
Polyglycolic Acid 5/0 75 Taper Point 17 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
3 GA10E16L45 C1048212 Polyglycolic Acid 5/0 45 Reverse Cutting 16 3/8 Box / 36 pcs
4 GA15A17 C1048013
18S15E
Polyglycolic Acid 4/0 75 Taper Point 17 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
5 GA15E19 C1048220 Polyglycolic Acid 4/0 75 Reverse Cutting 19 3/8 Box / 36 pcs
6 GA15A20 Polyglycolic Acid 4/0 75 Taper Point 20 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
7 GA15A22 C1048029 Polyglycolic Acid 4/0 75 Taper Point 22 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
8 GA15E24 C1048234 Polyglycolic Acid 4/0 75 Reverse Cutting 24 3/8 Box / 36 pcs
9 GA20E24 C1048235 Polyglycolic Acid 3/0 75 Reverse Cutting 24 3/8 Box / 36 pcs
10 GA20A26 C1048041
18S20F
Polyglycolic Acid 3/0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
11 GA20P37L90 C1048650 Polyglycolic Acid 3/0 90 Trocar 37 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
12 GA30A26 C1048042
18S30E
Polyglycolic Acid 2/0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
13 GA30A30L90 C1048047
18SA30AQ
Polyglycolic Acid 2/0 90 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
14 GA30A37 C1048095 Polyglycolic Acid 2/0 75 Taper Point 37 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
15 GA30A37L90 Polyglycolic Acid 2/0 90 Taper Point 37 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
16 GA35A26 Polyglycolic Acid 0 75 Taper Point 26 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
17 GA35A30 C1048048 Polyglycolic Acid 0 75 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
18 GA35A36 C1048096
C1048052
18S35E
Polyglycolic Acid 0 75 Taper Point 36 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
19 GA35A40L90 C1048556
18S35F
Polyglycolic Acid 0 90 Taper Point 40 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
20 GA40A30 C1048549
18S40D
Polyglycolic Acid 1 75 Taper Point 30 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
21 GA40A40L90 C1048557
18S40F
Polyglycolic Acid 1 90 Taper Point 40 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
22 GA40A50GL90 C1048664 Polyglycolic Acid 1 90 Blunt Point (G) 50 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
23 GA40D48L90 C1048462 Polyglycolic Acid 1 90 Reverse Cutting 48 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
24 GA50A40L90 C1048058 Polyglycolic Acid 2 90 Taper Point 40 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
25 GA50D48L90 C1048463 Polyglycolic Acid 2 90 Reverse Cutting 48 1/2 Box / 36 pcs
26 GA3000 Polyglycolic Acid 2/0 250 Without needle Box / 36 pcs