BARB(PGA-PCL UND)

Barbed Suture (PGA-PCL Undyed) 

Product Overview:

The Barbed Suture (PGA-PCL Undyed) by Meril is a synthetic, absorbable, knotless suture designed for efficient tissue approximation and closure. Made from a Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL) copolymer, this undyed barbed suture ensures secure wound closure without the need for knots, reducing surgical time and improving patient outcomes. It is widely used in aesthetic, laparoscopic, gynecological, and general surgeries.

Technical Information:

• Material:Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) & Polycaprolactone (PCL) copolymer
• Absorbability:Fully absorbable via hydrolysis
• Tensile Strength: Maintains strength for 3–4 weeks before gradual loss
• Absorption Time:90–120 days (complete absorption)
• Design:Unidirectional or bidirectional barbs for secure tissue approximation
• Sterilization:Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilized
• Color:Undyed (natural color) for subtle wound closure
• Knotless Closure: Eliminates the need for knots, ensuring even tension distribution
• Compliance: Manufactured per USP and international surgical standards

Key Benefits:

✅ Knotless Closure for Faster Surgery – Reduces surgical time and knot-related complications
✅ Even Tension Distribution – Barbs securely hold tissue, ensuring strong wound closure
✅ Minimal Tissue Trauma – Smooth tissue passage with reduced inflammation
✅ Strong & Predictable Absorption – Provides optimal tensile strength retention
✅ Ideal for Minimally Invasive Surgery – Perfect for laparoscopic and cosmetic procedures

Applications:

✔ Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery – Ideal for facelifts, abdominoplasty, and skin closures
✔ General Surgery – Used for soft tissue approximation and wound closure
✔ Gynecological Surgery – Effective in vaginal and uterine procedures
✔ Laparoscopic Surgery – Used for intracorporeal suturing without the need for knots
✔ Orthopedic Surgery – Provides secure tissue fixation

Ordering Information:

• Available in unidirectional or bidirectional barbed configurations
• Supplied in sterile, single-use packaging
• Available in various lengths and USP sizes
• For detailed product codes, ordering information, and to find out more about how the Meril BARB (PGA-PCL UND) can be integrated into your surgical practice, visit our website or contact a Meril representative.