Surgical Sutures, PGA Absorbable
Sterile braided polyglycolic acid (PGA) absorbable sutures with swaged needle, USP 5/0 to 1, boxed by 12.
Options and prices
| Ref. | USP size / length / needle | USD range per box | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0120-1 | USP 5/0 45 cm 3/8 13 mm | 4.20 - 6.20 | 100 box |
| LY0120-2 | USP 4/0 75 cm 3/8 16 mm | 3.80 - 5.40 | 100 box |
| LY0120-3 | USP 3/0 75 cm 3/8 19 mm | 3.80 - 5.40 | 100 box |
| LY0120-4 | USP 2/0 75 cm 1/2 26 mm | 4.00 - 5.80 | 100 box |
| LY0120-5 | USP 0 90 cm 1/2 36 mm | 4.40 - 6.20 | 100 box |
| LY0120-6 | USP 1 90 cm 1/2 40 mm | 4.60 - 6.60 | 100 box |
FOB Shanghai / Tianjin, per box of 12. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Absorbable PGA sutures are bought by hospital groups, surgical distributors and ministry tenders. Price depends on USP size, strand length, needle shape and length (round body or cutting), and coating (PGA versus PGLA 910 rapid). China and India supply tender-grade volume; Germany and the US supply branded lines at several times the price. Boxes of 12, cartons of 50 boxes, with CE and ISO 13485 papers.
Specifications
| Standard | USP / EP monograph, ISO 13485, CE |
|---|---|
| Material | braided polyglycolic acid, coated, violet or undyed |
| Absorption | about 60-90 days |
| Needle | 3/8 or 1/2 circle, round body or reverse cutting |
| Sterilisation | EO, 3-year shelf life |
| Packing | 12 foil-packed sutures per box, 50 boxes per carton, about 400 cartons per 20' container. |
| Typical origins | China, India, Pakistan, Germany |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Shanghai / Tianjin, per box of 12
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 100 box
- Lead time: 25-45 days