Polysorb and Vicryl

Question 1

Is Polysorb an MSA or BSA?

Answer 1

BSA

Question 2

What is the composition of Polysorb?

Answer 2

Glycolide and Lactide.

Question 3

What is Polysorb coated in?

Answer 3

Caprolactone, Glycolide and Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate

Question 4

What is the box colour of Polysorb?

Answer 4

Violet

Question 5

What is the wound support for Polysorb?

Answer 5

3 weeks.

Question 6

What is the tensile strength for Polysorb?

Answer 6

80% @ 2 weeks

30% @ 3 weeks

Question 7

What is Polysorb’s absorption rate?

Answer 7

56 to 70 days

Question 8

What is the competitor of Polysorb?

Answer 8

Vicryl

Question 9

Indication/use for Polysorb?

Answer 9

Use anywhere, fascia, soft tissue approximation and or ligation + ophthalmic.

Question 10

Contraindications of Polysorb?

Answer 10

CV or Neuro

Question 11

Benefits of Polysorb?

Answer 11

Strongest BSA during critical healing.
Excellent knot run down.
Security = 20% core 80% sheath.
Excellent handling.
Predictable absorption.
Out of packet strength 140% USP.
Tighter braid + smooth surface.

Question 12

What composition is in Vicryl - Polysorb’s competitor?

Answer 12

Glycolide and Lactide.

Question 13

Is Vicryl coated?

Answer 13

Yes in Caprolactone

Question 14

What is the wound support for Vicryl?

Answer 14

3 weeks

Question 15

What is the tensile strength of Vicryl?

Answer 15

75% @ 2 weeks
50% @ 3 weeks
25% @ 4 weeks

Question 16

What is the absorption rate for Vicryl?

Answer 16

56 to 70 days

Question 17

Do Polysorb and Vicryl have the same absorption rate?

Answer 17

Yes both 56 to 70 days

Question 18

Do Polysorb and Vicryl have the same tensile strength?

Answer 18

No
Polysorb 80% @ 2 wks, 30% @ 3 wks
Vicryl 75% @ 2 wks, 50% @ 3 wks, 25% @ 4 wks

Question 19

Indication/use for Vicryl?

Answer 19

Anywhere, fascia, general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, ophthalmic.

Question 20

Contraindications for Vicryl?

Answer 20

Extended approximation of tissue required, CV and Neuro.

Question 21

What colour box is Vicryl in?

Answer 21

Violet

Question 22

What does BSA stand for?

Answer 22

Braided synthetic absorbable