Multifilament, synthetic, absorbable, sterile suture made of polyglycolic acid.
Due to this rapid absorption property, BICRIL RAPID sutures are indicated for use to closing skin wounds, especially in pediatric surgery, episiotomies, circumcision and sutures of oral mucosa. Also, it is used in ophthalmic surgery for suture of connective tissues, but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues.
It is coated with calcium stearate and polycaprolactone, which reduces the capillary effect.
Material | Poliglycolic acid |
Structure | Multifilament braided |
Thread color | Undyed/Violet |
Coating | Coated with calcium stearate and polycaprolactone |
Sizes (USP) | 5/0 - 2 |
Tensile streght | Preserves more than 45% of the initial tensil strength after 7 days at 37 degrees C |
Properties | - Synthetic suture which preserves its properties regardless of tissue condition, having a minimal tisular reaction.
- Absorbtion is done by hydrolysis and not by enzymatic digestion as biological sutures (catgut). Thus, the absorption time is constant regardless of the tissue or of the suture’s size.
- Soft, with safe & easy knot tie down due to the braided structure, but atraumatic and with a smooth passage through the tissues due to its external coating which makes it a virtual monofilament.
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Shelf life | 3 years |
Packaging | 12 packs/box |
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- Skin closure
- Pediatric surgery, episiotomies, circumcision and sutures of oral mucosa
- Oftalmic surgery
- Ligatures
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