Description
Chirmax Chirlac
Absorbable surgical suture – Classic PGA suture material (medium-term healing). Braided, coated pure polyglycolic acid (glycolic acid homopolymer). Thread color of this version: undyed (natural).
Properties
- Extremely high tensile strength due to homogeneous braided structure
- Absorbable coating: reduced capillary effect, secure knot seating
- Low friction – does not cut into tissue
- Completely metabolized hydrolytic degradation
Tensile Strength Profile
- Day 1 – 100 %
- Day 14 – 65–75 %
- Day 21 – 45–50 %
- Mass absorption – 80–90 days (complete mass absorption)
Areas of Application
- Soft tissue approximation and ligatures
- Muscle and fascia approximation
- Parenchymatous organs, peripheral nerves
- Ligation of small vessels
- Intracutaneous 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 pure polyglycolic acid (glycolic acid homopolymer) |
| Absorption |
Medium-term healing (28–35 days effective wound support), 80–90 days (complete mass absorption) |
| Tissue Reaction |
Minimal |
| Color |
Undyed (natural) |
| USP Size Range |
9/0 to 6 |
| Sterilization |
Sterile packaged (EO), CE certified, manufactured according to ISO 13485 / GMP |
Forms of Delivery
With atraumatic needle (single strand), as pre-cut ligature threads (multi-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.
