Product overviewAn advanced PGLA absorbable suture manufactured by melt spinning from a poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) copolymer (PGLA) with a glycolide:lactide ratio of 90:10. Available dyed (blue) and undyed (natural). Provides effective wound support for more than 28 days and is completely absorbed within 70 days (undyed form may absorb faster). Independently developed by Shanghai Tianqing Biomaterials Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Shinva Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.), with proprietary IP, stable manufacturing processes and performance meeting USP standards.
Key Features & Clinical Benefits- Imported raw material with higher purity for stable and reliable absorption
- Short complete absorption time; no foreign body sensation after healing
- Braided multi-strand construction for excellent handling and knot security
- Moderate tensile strength and elongation with good flexibility
- Hydrophobic nature reduces moisture penetration
- Strength retention: ~65% at day 14, ~40% at day 21; effective support >28 days
- Fully absorbed within ~70 days; no suture removal required
- Validated performance vs leading brands on breaking strength, needle-suture attachment strength and elongation
Needle options & typical applicability (selected examples)The product supports a wide range of needle geometries, curvatures and sizes for specialties including gynecology, general surgery, urology, ophthalmic and pediatric surgery. Representative entries:
9×17 (1/2 circle, 26 mm) — 75/90 cm — braided (blue) — C-201 / M27261C* / M29261C* — Gynecology / general surgery
6×20 (1/2 circle, 30 mm) — 75/90 cm — braided (blue) — C-304 / M37301C / M39301C — General surgery; gastrointestinal; pediatric surgery
11×26 (1/2 circle, 40 mm) — 90/150 cm — braided (blue) — C-106 / M09401C* — Uterus/vagina; perineum; muscle/fascia
Needle & packaging notesAvailable needle types: round, triangular, round-body triangular, spatula, blunt, straight. Common thread lengths: 30, 45, 75, 90, 150 cm. Supplied in sterile single-use packs; dyed (blue) and undyed (natural) braided formats; custom configurations available on request.
Manufacturing & complianceDeveloped by Shanghai Tianqing Biomaterials Co., Ltd. (Shinva subsidiary). Supported by proprietary intellectual property and controlled production. Product performance meets USP standards and is benchmark-tested.
Technical specifications- Material: poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) (PGLA), glycolide:lactide = 90:10
- Forms: dyed (blue) and undyed (natural)
- Construction: multi-strand braided absorbable suture
- Hydrophobic: reduces early moisture penetration
- Tensile strength retention: ~65% at 14 days; ~40% at 21 days
- Effective tissue support: >28 days
- Complete absorption: within ~70 days (undyed may absorb faster)
- Needle options: round, triangular, round-body triangular, spatula, blunt, straight — multiple curvatures and sizes supported
- Thread lengths commonly: 30, 45, 75, 90, 150 cm
- Applications: gynecology, obstetrics, general surgery, urology, ophthalmic, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery, orthopedics (soft-tissue)
- Standards: performance conforms to USP; benchmarked against leading brands