Petcryl 910 Fast is the brand name of quick absorbing Polyglactin 910 sutures made by Dolphin Sutures. Dolphin Sutures is the first Indian brand to introduce Polyglactin sutures in India.
Petcryl Fast suture is a braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture and is a co-polymer of 90% Glycolide and 10% L-lactide. Due to the low molecular weight compared to regular Polyglactin 910 or Polyglycolic Acid sutures, Petcryl 910 Fast sutures achieve rapid absorption in the tissues. Petcryl Fast is similar in composition to Vicryl Rapide sutures and exhibits similar absorption properties.
Polyglactin Fast suture a type of Vicryl Suture retains tensile strength of about 50% of initial strength at 5 days of implantation and are ideal for short term wound support..
Polyglactin Fast suture or Vicryl suture is a much superior alternative to catgut sutures since its absorption is more predictable, tensile strength is better and it exhibits little or no tissue reaction. Petcryl 910 Fast or Vicryl sutures are available in undyed form. Also available:- Polyglactin 910 regular absorption



