ADVACRYL PLUS
ADVACRYL PLUS suture is a braided, Triclosan coated antibacterial absorbable surgical suture assures consistent performance for condence 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
The ADVACRYL PLUS Edge
SSI is the most common infection among hospital acquired infections 1
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
Surgical site infections lead to:
Triclosan – coated sutures are effective in reducing the risk of post operative SSI4

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.
Robust manufacturing process & superior primary aluminum packaging

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 Colour |
Effective Tensile Strength Retention |
Mass Absorption* (days) |
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Braided |
Undyed / Violet |
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Essentially complete upto 80 days |
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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 |
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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 |