Absorbable Braided Suture — 3-0 | Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) | PC-31 Needle | Undyed | 18″ | 12/Box

This 3-0 Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) Braided Absorbable Suture with a PC-31 needle (3/8 circle, round-bodied taper point) is designed for soft tissue approximation and ligation in general, gynecologic, and orthopedic surgical procedures. The undyed braided PGA thread provides excellent knot security, smooth trauma-free passage through tissue, and predictable absorption — retaining approximately 65% tensile strength at 14–21 days and fully absorbing in approximately 90 days.

Individually sterile packed. As a major North American medical supply distributor, Big Ben Medical Supplies offers competitive bulk pricing on absorbable sutures for healthcare facilities of all sizes across the US and Canada.

Key Features

• ✅ Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) Material: Synthetic absorbable braided suture with predictable absorption profile
• ✅ 3-0 Gauge: Fine gauge suitable for soft tissue approximation and ligation
• ✅ PC-31 Needle: 3/8 circle, round-bodied taper point — surgical stainless steel with silicone coating for minimal tissue trauma
• ✅ Undyed Thread: Colorless for applications where undyed sutures are preferred
• ✅ Excellent Knot Security: Braided structure enhances flexibility, handling, and knot holding
• ✅ Smooth Tissue Passage: Trauma-free passage through delicate tissues
• ✅ Predictable Absorption: ~65% tensile strength at 14–21 days; fully absorbed ~90 days
• ✅ Individually Sterile Packed: 12 sutures per box, each individually packaged for surgical use

Product Specifications

• Material: Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) — synthetic absorbable braided
• Suture Size: 3-0
• Thread Length: 18 inches (~45 cm)
• Thread Color: Undyed
• Needle: PC-31 — 3/8 circle, round-bodied taper point
• Needle Material: Surgical stainless steel, silicone coated
• Tensile Strength Retention: ~65% at 14–21 days
• Complete Absorption: ~90 days
• Sterility: Individually sterile packed
• Quantity per Box: 12 sutures

Clinical Applications

• Soft tissue approximation and ligation
• General surgery — fascial and subcutaneous closure
• Gynecologic surgery — vaginal cuff and pelvic floor repair
• Orthopedic surgery — soft tissue repair
• Urologic surgery — bladder and urethral repair
• Minor surgical procedures requiring absorbable suture

Bulk & Multi-Location Pricing for Healthcare Facilities

Stocking absorbable sutures across multiple OR suites, procedure rooms, or a large healthcare network? Big Ben Medical Supplies supports bulk orders and multi-site supply programs for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and multi-location healthcare organizations across North America.

• ✅ Competitive distributor pricing — direct from a trusted North American supplier
• ✅ Bulk order discounts for high-volume facilities
• ✅ Consolidated ordering for multi-location healthcare organizations
• ✅ Fast shipping across the US and Canada
• ✅ Dedicated account support for healthcare procurement teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is polyglycolic acid (PGA) suture?
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is a synthetic absorbable braided suture material that degrades by hydrolysis. It offers predictable tensile strength retention and absorption, excellent knot security, and smooth tissue passage — making it one of the most widely used absorbable suture materials in surgery.

How long does this suture retain tensile strength?
This 3-0 PGA suture retains approximately 65% of its tensile strength at 14–21 days and is fully absorbed in approximately 90 days.

What is a PC-31 needle?
The PC-31 is a 3/8 circle, round-bodied taper point needle made from surgical stainless steel with a silicone coating for smooth, trauma-free tissue passage. It is commonly used for soft tissue approximation in general and gynecologic surgery.

Where can I buy absorbable sutures in bulk?
Big Ben Medical Supplies is a trusted North American distributor of surgical sutures and wound closure supplies. We offer competitive bulk pricing, fast fulfillment, and dedicated account support for hospitals, ASCs, and multi-location healthcare organizations across the US and Canada.

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Keep your surgical suites stocked with reliable absorbable sutures from a distributor you can trust. Big Ben Medical Supplies — your partner in healthcare procurement across North America.