Description
Chirmax Chirasorb Plus
Absorbable surgical suture material – Antibacterial-coated Polyglactin-910 analog. Braided copolymer (90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide) with antibacterial coating of glycolide-lactide copolymer, calcium stearate, and chlorhexidine diacetate. Suture color of this version: violet.
Properties
- Chlorhexidine diacetate is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens (membrane disruption)
- Absorption kinetics like Chirasorb: 75%/50% after 14/21 days
- Coating with calcium stearate for optimal knot security
- Note: the antibacterial component is chlorhexidine – not triclosan
Tensile Strength Retention
- Day 1 – 100%
- Day 14 – 75%
- Day 21 – 50%
- Mass absorption – 56–70 days (complete mass absorption)
Indications
- Soft tissue adaptation and ligatures in all surgical disciplines
- Situations with increased risk of contamination
- Abdominal and soft tissue surgery
Contraindications
Do not use in cases of known chlorhexidine allergy, or in tissues under tension/stress or requiring long-term mechanical support.
Technical Specifications
| Type |
Multifilament, braided, antibacterial coated |
| Composition |
Braided copolymer (90% glycolide / 10% L-lactide) with antibacterial coating of glycolide-lactide copolymer, calcium stearate and chlorhexidine diacetate |
| Absorption |
Medium-term healing (approx. 35 days effective wound support), 56–70 days (complete mass absorption) |
| Tissue reaction |
Minimal |
| Color |
Violet |
| USP size range |
5/0 to 4 |
| Sterilization |
Sterile packaged (EO), CE certified, manufactured according to ISO 13485 / GMP |
Forms of Supply
With atraumatic needle (single strand), as pre-cut ligature threads (multiple packs, e.g., 3 × 45 cm) or as Chirapack spool (300 cm, 20 pieces per box). Needle codes: HR = ½ circle round body, HS = ½ circle cutting, DS = ⅜ circle cutting, DR = ⅜ circle round body, GS/GR = straight, HRT = tapercut, X = extra strong, s = slim.
Manufacturer: CHIRMAX (CTI Group) – over 85 years of experience in suture manufacturing. Medical device for use by medical professionals.
