SMI SURGICRYL RAPID SUTURE

SMI Surgicryl Rapid is a rapidly absorbable, braided and coated multifilament suture made of polyglycolic acid. It’s designed for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, particularly in superficial procedures where short-term wound support is needed, such as skin and mucosal tissue adaptation.

Absorbable:
Designed to be absorbed by the body over time through hydrolysis.

Braided and Coated:
A braided and coated multifilament suture, providing strength and smooth tissue passage.

Material:
Composed of polyglycolic acid, a synthetic, absorbable material.

Coating:
The coating (polycaprolactone and calcium stearate) contributes to its smooth passage through tissue and minimises the sawing effect during suturing.

Absorption Profile:
Rapidly absorbed, with approximately 50% of its tensile strength remaining after 7 days and is fully absorbed within approximately 42 days.

Tissue Reaction:
Known for causing minimal tissue reaction.

Applications:
Suitable for a variety of procedures, including general soft tissue approximation, skin and mucosal tissue adaptation, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, and paediatric surgery.

Tensile Strength:
Maintains about 50% of its original tensile strength for approximately 7 days.

Colour:

Available in both beige (undyed) and violet.

Characteristics:

• High initial tensile strength, excellent tissue support
• Synthetic, minimal tissue reaction
• Breaks down by hydrolysis, predictable absorption rate, quick mass absorption
• Braided structure, excellent handling properties, high flexibility, high tensile strength and excellent knot security
• Coated multifilament, soft passage through the tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma, good knot tie down/adjustability and reduced capillary action
• Hermetically sealed packing, guaranteed seal and product sterility