Description
Chirmax Chirasorb Rapid
Absorbable surgical suture material – Rapidly absorbable polyglactin-910 analog (short-term healing). Braided, coated copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Suture color of this version: violet.
Properties
- Short-term profile: Tensile strength reduction in 10–14 days – no suture removal necessary
- Coating for smooth tissue passage and secure knot placement
- Minimal acute tissue reaction, antigen- and collagen-free
- Hydrolytic degradation to glycolic and lactic acid, completely metabolized
Tensile Strength Retention
- Day 1 – 100 %
- Day 5 – 50 %
- Day 10–14 – 0 %
- Mass absorption – 42 days (complete mass absorption)
Indications
- Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
- Pediatric surgery
- Episiotomies
- Circumcision
- Oral mucosa closure
- Ophthalmic surgery (conjunctival sutures)
Contraindications
Do not use in tissues subject to stretching, tension, or distension, or requiring long-term mechanical support.
Technical Specifications
| Type |
Multifilament, braided, coated |
| Composition |
Braided, coated copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide |
| Absorption |
Short-term healing (12 days effective wound support), 42 days (complete mass absorption) |
| Tissue reaction |
Minimal |
| Color |
Violet |
| USP size range |
6/0 to 2 |
| Sterilization |
Sterile packaged (EO), CE certified, manufactured according to ISO 13485 / GMP |
Supply Forms
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-bodied, HS = ½-circle cutting, DS = ⅜-circle cutting, DR = ⅜-circle round-bodied, 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.
