Panacryl Sutures
Panacryl Sutures are synthetic, absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of a copolymer of 95% lactide and 5% glycolide. The sutures are coated with a copolymer composed of 90% caprolactone and 10% glycolide.
Because of the unique absorption profile of Panacryl, the patient's body may react to this suture as though they were a foreign body. Surgeons should consider its use in specific situations. Because of these unique absorption properties, the sutures are subject to a Class 2 FDA recall. They are currently unavailable on the free market. However, more than 1,061,712 Panacryl sutures were sold before they were pulled from sale.
The following adverse effects are caused by the use of Panacryl Sutures:
- Elevated rate of infection
- "Spitting suture" - the body rejects the suture and pushes it to the surface of the skin
- Suture granulomas - scar tissue forms around the suture and causes a bump under the skin
- Tunneling - the suture inhibits healthy tissue growth, causing tiny tunnels to form around the incision area
- Sutures unable to absorb into the patient's body
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to have been someone else's fault, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
