ADVACRYL PLUS

ADVACRYL PLUS suture is a braided, Triclosan coated antibacterial absorbable surgical suture assures consistent performance for condence in a variety of soft tissue approximation by minimizing Surgical Site Infections (SSI).

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Excellent strength over the critical wound healing period

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Tighter braided construction

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Excellent handling

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Excellent knot security

With great versatility comes the confidence to meet specific needs

The ADVACRYL PLUS Edge

Triclosan – coated sutures are effective in
reducing the risk of post operative SSI4

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Least moisture content in the suture foil ensures
strength & long term sterility throughout shelf life

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48% more knot pull tensile
strength Vs. U.S.P. limit
ensures excellent support
throughout the critical
wound healing period
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Consistency in ease of penetration and maintaining
needle sharpness from start to finish pass after pass1

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SSI is the most common infection among hospital acquired infections7

Majority of patients presented for surgery are either clean-contaminated or contaminated 2

Contamination further multiplies the risk of surgical site infections 2

Risk of SSI in patients with

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Surgical site infections lead to:

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Triclosan – coated sutures are effective in reducing the risk of post operative SSI 4

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Revised CDC guideline on SSI Prevention published in Aug – 2017 5

Section 2C. in non parental Antimicrobial
prophylaxis “Considers the use of Triclosan
coated sutures for the prevention of SSI”

World Health Organization (WHO) Global Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection 6

Section 4.22 – Antimicrobial coated sutures
recommends the use of Triclosan – coated
sutures for the purpose of reducing the risk
of SSI, independent of the type of surgery.

Premium Needles for consistent Superior Performance

  • DURABLE COAT RETAINS SHARPNESS…PASS AFTER PASS

    Maintains needle sharpness over the duration of procedure, resulting into consistent penetration pass after pass thus less potential for tissue trauma.

  • RIBBED BODY FOR SUPERIOR CONTROL

    For superior grasping and stability of needle in needle forceps.

  • CHAMFERING MINIMUM SUTURE DETACHMENT

    Diminishes chances for suture fracturing at the swage, by rounding off the sharp edges of the barrel in the swage area of the needle.

  • ELECTROPOLISHING SMOOTH & BRIGHT

    Makes needle surface free from micro asperities, thus creates ultra sharp edges for lesser tissue drag.

Robust manufacturing process & superior primary aluminum packaging

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  • ADVACRYL PLUS Antibacterial Suture is a braided, synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide, coated with a mixture composed of Poly (glycolide-co-lactide) (Glacomer 37) and calcium stearate. suture is ADVACRYL PLUS available in both dyed and undyed form.

  • ADVACRYL PLUS Antibacterial Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, except for ophthalmic, cardiovascular and neurological tissues

  • ADVACRYL PLUS Antibacterial Suture being an absorbable suture, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue under stress is required. The use of this suture is also contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or allergies to Polyglactin 910.

  • The progressive loss of tensile strength and eventual absorption of ADVACRYL PLUS Antibacterial Suture occurs by means of hydrolysis where the copolymer degrades to glycolic and lactic acids which are subsequently absorbed and metabolized in the body. Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength followed by a loss of mass.

Suture Construction
Suture Color
Effective Tensile Strength Retention
Mass Absorption* (days)
Braided
Undyed / Violet
Tensile Strength Retention
Days of
Implantation
Essentially complete upto 80 days
75%
14 Days
40%-55%
21 Days
15%
28 Days

WEEK4 WEEK3 WEEK2 WEEK1

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*Mass Absorption: Time in days required for suture to be totally absorbed in the body.

ADVACRYL PLUS suture complies with United States Pharmacopeia requirement for “Absorbable Surgical Suture” and the European Pharmacopoeia for “Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Braided Sutures”.

Features
Benefits
Triclosan Coated Antibacterial Suture
Effective in reducing the risk of Surgical Site Infections
Tighter Braided Construction
Smoother suture surface for minimal tissue drag & trauma and Lesser chances of bacterial colonization.
Excellent Handling Characteristics
Superior first throw hold, easy knot-repositioning and excellent knot security & lesser knot slippage
Superior swage point integrity
Advanced tipping ensures minimal suture detachment at the swage point
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Unique dispensing system designed to deliver ease of suture dispensing with minimal memory in the suture strand

Steady performance for superior confidence

ADVACRYL PLUS