{"product_id":"techsuture-pgcl-absorbable-suture-usp-4-0-17-mm-3-8-circle-black-regular-27-in-70-cm-box-of-12","title":"Techsuture PGCL Absorbable Suture – USP 4-0, 17 mm 3\/8 Circle Black Regular, 27 in (70 cm), Box of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eTechsuture PGCL is a synthetic absorbable monofilament poliglecaprone 25 suture designed for soft-tissue approximation where smooth passage and reduced tissue drag are priorities. Its monofilament structure supports cleaner passage through tissue than braided alternatives, while the violet color improves visibility during placement and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration features a USP 4-0, 27 in (70 cm) strand paired with a 17 mm 3\/8 circle Black Regular reverse-cutting needle. The 17 mm needle offers a compact working profile for controlled placement in accessible and moderately confined surgical areas, supporting precise tissue handling and consistent soft-tissue closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 26px; padding: 16px 18px 20px; background: #f6f8fb; border: 1px solid #d9e3f0; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e17 mm vs 20 mm – Choosing the Right PGCL Needle Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the needle size based on access and working space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 12px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5edf6; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – more controlled and compact for precise placement in tighter or more controlled surgical areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 12px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5edf6; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #0b5cab; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"\/products\/techsuture-pgcl-absorbable-suture-usp-4-0-20-mm-3-8-circle-black-regular-27-in-70-cm-box-of-12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e20 mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – more reach and broader tissue bite for improved access in larger surgical fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 26px; padding: 16px 18px 20px; background: #f6f8fb; border: 1px solid #d9e3f0; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePGA vs PGCL — Choosing the Right Absorbable Suture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.55; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSelect the suture material based on handling preference, tissue interaction, and the level of control required during closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5edf6; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePGA (Braided)\u003c\/strong\u003e – offers a more textured structure for enhanced knot security and tactile control, making it a dependable choice when stability and handling confidence are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 14px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5edf6; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePGCL (Monofilament)\u003c\/strong\u003e – features a smooth surface for reduced tissue drag and cleaner passage, making it well-suited for delicate tissue handling and refined closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEY SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #dbe4ef; border-radius: 8px; background: #f8fbff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr; column-gap: 16px; row-gap: 0; line-height: 1.35;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eTechsuture (Brazil)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003ePoliglecaprone 25 (PGCL)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eSuture Structure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eMonofilament\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eAbsorbability\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eAbsorbable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eUSP Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003e4-0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eThread Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003e27 in (70 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eViolet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eNeedle Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eReverse cutting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eNeedle Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eBlack regular\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eNeedle Curvature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003e3\/8 Circle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eNeedle Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003e17 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eNeedle Diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003e~0.43 mm (regular profile)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eSterility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6edf5;\"\u003eSterilized with ethylene oxide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 600; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBox of 12\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0 24px; padding: 16px 18px 20px; background: #f6f8fb; border: 1px solid #d9e3f0; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #111827; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eSuggested Applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #4b5563; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for soft-tissue approximation where an absorbable monofilament suture is preferred and routine removal is not desired:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.55; color: #111827;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eGeneral soft-tissue closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eInternal suturing where absorbable material is indicated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eOral and periodontal soft-tissue procedures, consistent with the product’s approved use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSurgical sites where smoother passage and reduced tissue drag are preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eProcedures where violet suture visibility helps support controlled placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Power Dental Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46363656781974,"sku":"PGCL40.17.38T-BR","price":76.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/9538\/1398\/files\/techsuture-pgcl-absorbable-suture-usp-4-0-17mm-3-8-circle-black-regular-box-of-12.webp?v=1777383966","url":"https:\/\/powerdentalgroup.com\/products\/techsuture-pgcl-absorbable-suture-usp-4-0-17-mm-3-8-circle-black-regular-27-in-70-cm-box-of-12","provider":"Power Dental Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}