Stoelting™ Visorb (PGA) Synthetic Absorbable Sutures

Visorb™ is a coated, braided, synthetic absorbable surgical suture, composed of Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) and is available both dyed and undyed.

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Size
10-000-664	Stoelting™ 50495	5-0
10-000-665	Stoelting™ 50496	4-0
10-000-666	Stoelting™ 50497	3-0
10-000-667	Stoelting™ 50498	2-0

Description

• When dyed, only FDA-approved color additives are used
• Undyed suture is milk white in color
• Coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate
• Excellent knot security and handling
• Predictable absorption profile
• Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic procedures, but not for use in cardiovascular and neurological procedures.
• Due to rapid loss of tensile strength, this suture should not be used where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required or where wound support beyond 7 days is required. PGA is not suitable for cardiovascular or neurological surgical procedures
• Subcutaneous tissue implantation studies in rats indicate Visorb suture approximately retains 65% of the original tensile strength at 2 weeks post implantation
• Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. Absorption of Visorb sutures is essentially complete between 60 and 90 days.

Specifications

• For Use With (Application): Neuroscience
• Length (English): 30 in.