Polyglycolic Acid (PGA)

PGA Fast Absorbing Suture (end codes: PGAR) retains 50% of its original tensile strength at 6-9 days after placement, it loses all tensile strength after approx. 14 days, and is completely dissolved after about 42 days. PGA suture material (end codes: PGA) retains 82% of the original tensile strength at 14 days after placement, 56% at 21 days, and is completely dissolved after 90-100 days.