CARESORB® POLYGLACTIN 910 (Vicryl thread)

INGREDIENT:

CARESORB® is a sterile multi-fiber synthetic autolytic surgical thread composed of a copolymer composed of 90% glycolide and 10% L-Lactide, coated with Polyglactin 370 and Calcium stearate. Only be dyed purple (FDA D&C Violet No. 2 – CI 60725) or not dyed (Undyed).
Polyglactin 910 surgery only has other names: Poly (glycolide-co-L-lactide) 90/10, Glacomer 91, Lactomer 9-1, Polyglycolic Acid 9-1, PGLA is equivalent to only Vicryl in terms of safety and effective.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CARESORB® surgical thread keeps the best stitches for 30 days. Completely dissolving time (decomposition by hydrolysis) is 56 to 70 days from the time of suture.

• High knot tension, exceeding the US Pharmacopoeia (USP) requirement.
• Silicone-coated 300 series stainless steel needle (for seamless thread).
• Convenient manipulation, easy tissue penetration.

INDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:

CARESORB® surgical thread is used in general surgery, stomach, intestine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, urology, sutures; suture, jointing of soft tissues including eye surgery, lacing …
CARESORB® surgery only is not recommended for use in cardiomyopathy, vascular and nerve tissue surgery. Not to be used for surgery of tissues that require a long suture retention.
(May cause an inflammatory reaction at the suture on the site sensitive to the composition of the thread)

NOTE:

The product is sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas. No re-sterilization, no reuse. Do not use products with torn or deformed packaging.

PRESERVATION:

Store in cool, temperature <25⁰C, away from moisture and direct heat. The Lot number and Expiry date are shown on the package. Shelf life 5 years from date of manufacture.