Polyglycolide, IV 1.6 dL/g

Polyglycolide (PGA) is an aliphatic polyester with moderate to high crystallinity that is well known for extensive use in biomedical applications which require expedited biodegradation. The high mechanical strength of PGA denotes broad use in areas of implantable devices such as sutures, pins, screws, and rods.

Polysciences' PGA has seen use in the investigation of degradation rates in electrospun nanofiber meshes cultured with porcine smooth muscle cells.1 Further established and evolving research shows increased use cases when copolymerized with other bioresorbable polymers. Our line of PGA products includes the homopolymer, and copolymers with PCL, PLA, and PDO.