Gunze is the first company in Japan to produce PGA sutures, and this product is currently available in many countries overseas. Polyglycolic acid (PGA) suture is gradually degraded upon hydrolysis and decreases the strength in the human body. In about 15 weeks after operation, it is completely absorbed. In addition, our PGA suture has reliable knot stability and excellent smoothness. "NEOVEIL" is an absorbable PGA felt used to support sutured regions in the lungs,. Bronchial tubes and other delicate tissue to prevent air leakage and tearing caused by sutures. Incorporating our advanced fiber processing technology, "NEOVEIL" is highly renowned among doctors for its flexibility in perfectly fitting tissues. We also provide tube-shaped types. They are used with stapling devices and also applied in endoscopic surgery. Poly-L-Lactic acid (PLLA) bone fixation devices are gradually absorbed in the human body and are used for osteotomy and osteosynthesis. Thus providing effective for use in bodily regions in which surgical removal is difficult. We provide several types such as Round pins, Rectangle pins, Screws and Plates. "GRANDFIX" and "NEOFIX" are the trade name of ours. Artificial bilayer dermis (graft for dermis defect) "PELNAC" is composed of an inner sponge layer of collagen and an outer layer of silicone. This is a new product that is able to reconstruct a dermis even in a serious defect, where bone, muscle, or tendon is exposed. Clinical results have indicated that "PELNAC" is very effective in functional and cosmetic views. The contracture of defects is found to be insignificant. Gunze was the first company in the world to successfully commercialize a bioabsorbable artificial dural substitute. This product was released in the European market in October 2005. Also released in the Japanese market in April, 2008.