Short-Term Absorbable Suture Thread

Chirasorb rapid braided is a short-term absorbable, coated, synthetic, multifilament suture made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. The substances contained in the coating and suture are nonantigenic and noncollagenous. Sterile Chirasorb rapid braided is available in violet and natural.

Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. The product elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues.

Progressive loss of tensile strength and absorption of Chirasorb rapid braided occurs by hydrolysis, when the polymer is degraded to glycolic and lactic acids, which are subsequently absorbed and metabolised by the body.

Specifications

Indication:

Skin closure (e.g. intracutaneous, subcutaneous), Paediatric surgery, Episiotomies, Circumcision, Closure of oral mucosa and Ophthalmic surgery for conjunctival sutures.

Contraindication:

Chirasorb rapid braided should not be used in tissues subject to expansion, stretching or distension, or which might require long-term mechanical support.

Sizes:

6/0 to 2 USP

Structure:

Multifilament

Absorption method:

Hydrolysis

Strength Retention Profile:

SHORT-TERM HEALING (12 days)

1 Day - 100%

5 Days - 50%

10-14 Days - 0%

Mass Absorption profile:

42 days