PGA rapid 4-0. ?3/8RC18 (C-6). 45 cm. ?Absorbable. Braided. Short term wound support. For superficial soft tissues PGA rapid: Developed for short-term closures, is ideal for skin and mucosa closings that may benefit from fast suture absorption. It maintains 50% strength at 5 days, 0% at 14 days and is essentially absorbed at 42 days. It is processed to absorb quickly with little tissue reaction.