Polyglycolic Acid Sutures | PGA-Sutures PGA-Suture for surgical applicationCoated, braided PGA is an excellent and well established synthetic absorbable suture, widely used for surgical applications. PGA’s remarkable characteristics are out-standing tensile strength, predictable absorption time, proven biocompatibility, pleasant handling properties and excellent knot security. PGA-Sutures are indicated for use in common soft tissue approximation including ophthalmic surgery, but not for cardiovascular and neuro-logical tissue.