ADVACRYL™ – Braided Synthetic Absorbable Suture (Polyglactin-910)

ADVACRYL™ is a braided, synthetic absorbable surgical suture made of a copolymer consisting of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide, also known as Polyglactin-910. It features a Glacomer 37 and calcium stearate coating, and is available in both violet (dyed) for enhanced visibility, as well as undyed variants.AMS+1

Key Features & Benefits

• Strong, reliable support during healing: Retains approximately 70–75% tensile strength at 14 days, 50–55% at 21 days, and continues to provide support into the critical wound healing period.AMS+1

• Absorption profile: Completely absorbed by around 80 days, offering predictable dissolution.AMS+1

• Exceptional handling & knot security: Its tighter braided construction and smooth coating deliver minimal tissue drag and easier knot placement, along with superior first-throw hold and knot stability.AMSMedzellcdn2.medzell.net

• Superior swage integrity: Advanced tipping technology reduces the risk of suture detachment at the swage point.AMScdn2.medzell.net

• Consistent needle performance: Coated needles maintain sharpness over time, with ribbed bodies for better grip and electropolished surfaces for smoother tissue penetration.AMScdn2.medzell.net

• Convenient dispensing: Comes with the innovative ADVATRAY system for easy suture dispensing and reduced memory (coil memory) in the strand.AMS

Indications & Usage

Recommended for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in:

• Ophthalmic procedures

• Peripheral nerve anastomosis

• Microsurgery (for vessels <2 mm in diameter)AMSMedzellSQILIMITED

Not recommended for cardiovascular tissues or applications requiring extended stress-bearing support. Also contraindicated in patients with allergies to Polyglactin-910.AMSMedzell

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