Rapid Absorbable Copolymer (90/10) — Synthetic Braided Absorbable Suture
DemeQUICK (Rapid Absorbable) Surgical Suture is a coated, braided synthetic absorbable suture composed of copolymers made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide, coated with a copolymer of glycolide L-lactide and calcium stearate. Available in colorless or violet from sizes USP 6/0 to USP 2.
DemeQUICK is nonantigenic, eliciting only minimal tissue reactivity during absorption. Due to its lower molecular weight relative to PGA or Polyglactin 910, it achieves a faster absorption period than other synthetic absorbable sutures.
DemeQUICK is indicated for superficial soft tissue approximation (mucosa and skin) where only short-term wound support (7–10 days) is required. Not intended for ligation, cardiovascular, ophthalmic, or neurological procedures.
More DetailsUnderstanding how DemeQUICK Rapid Absorbable behaves once placed in the body
DemeQUICK elicits a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. Progressive loss of tensile strength and eventual absorption occurs by hydrolysis — where the copolymer degrades to glycolic and lactic acids, subsequently absorbed and metabolized by the body.
Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. Implantation studies indicate that absorption is essentially complete in approximately 40 days — making DemeQUICK one of the fastest-absorbing synthetic absorbable sutures available.
A minimal acute inflammatory reaction occurs in tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue — a controlled, low-reactivity response.
The copolymer degrades to glycolic and lactic acids, which are subsequently absorbed and metabolized by the body — a clean, predictable breakdown pathway.
50% of initial strength at 5 days post-implantation; ~0% at 10–14 days. Absorption is essentially complete in approximately 40 days — ideal where only short-term wound support is needed.
DemeTech's Rapid Absorbable sutures combine the benefits of synthetic and natural sutures for superior performance
DemeTech's Rapid Absorbable suture is a synthetic, absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of copolymers made from 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide. DemeQUICK has been found to be nonantigenic, eliciting only minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process. Due to a lower molecular weight relative to PGA or Polyglactin 910, DemeQUICK achieves a faster absorption period — 42 to 56 days. DemeQUICK gives the best characteristics of both natural and synthetic sutures: the low infection rate of a synthetic suture combined with the quick absorption and high tensile strength of collagen sutures (catguts).
Composed of copolymers of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide, coated with a copolymer of glycolide L-lactide and calcium stearate — delivering consistent, predictable rapid absorption.
Clinical trials confirm 50% of initial strength retained at 5 days post-implantation, and approximately 0% at 10–14 days. Absorption essentially complete in ~40 days.
DemeQUICK is nonantigenic and elicits only minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process, supporting a clean, low-reaction healing environment.
Supplied in violet or colorless from sizes USP 6/0 to USP 2, giving surgeons the flexibility to select the most appropriate option for each procedure.
Coated to allow smooth passage through tissues, reducing drag and tissue trauma while maintaining excellent handling characteristics throughout the procedure.
Combines the low infection rate of a synthetic suture with the quick absorption and high tensile strength of collagen sutures — delivering the advantages of both material types.
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