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Device Explorer · FDA GUDID · GMDN 17246

Polyglyconate suture

A sterile, single-strand (monofilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made from polyglyconate (prepared from a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate) intended to join (approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or

US‑registered devices64in commercial distribution
Companies2labelers on GUDID
Single‑use100%of device records
Sterile100%labelled sterile
Prescription45%Rx‑only share
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Share of device records

C.P. Medical Corporation3555%
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc.2945%

Top labelers

CompanyDevicesShare
C.P. Medical Corporation3555%
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc.2945%

Company = labeler of record on GUDID. 2 companies in total; top 12 shown. Click headers to sort.

Brand names on the register (sample)

PGCLMONOSWIFTMcKessonMckesson

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FDA product codes

CodeNameDevices
GAMSuture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid56
GAWSuture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene8

GMDN & GCC registration

  • GMDN code 17246 · non‑implantable
  • Single‑use 100% · sterile 100% · Rx‑only 45% · OTC 0%
  • UAE: MOHAP / DoH medical device registration and an authorised representative are required; Saudi: SFDA MDMA. We check status on request.

Size attributes recorded

No structured size data on the register.

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How many polyglyconate suture products are registered in the US?

64 device records in commercial distribution are listed on the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) under the GMDN category "Polyglyconate suture", from 2 companies. The largest labeler is C.P. Medical Corporation with 55% of records.

Which FDA product codes apply?

GAM (Suture, Absorbable, Synthetic, Polyglycolic Acid), GAW (Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polypropylene)

Is this the same as UAE/GCC registration?

No. GUDID is the US register. For the UAE (MOHAP/DoH) and Saudi (SFDA/MDMA) a separate registration and a local authorised representative are required; Consulting Wallah can check the status and connect you with registered suppliers.

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Source: FDA AccessGUDID (AccessGUDID full release 2 Nov 2026); counts are device records in commercial distribution grouped by GMDN preferred term; companies are labelers of record. Information only — US listing is not a registration in the UAE or GCC; verify with the regulator. © Consulting Wallah — CC BY‑NC‑ND.

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