Structure | Multifilament,braided |
Chemical composition | 100%polyglycolic acid |
Coating | Polycaprolactone + Calcium Stearate |
Color | Violet or Undyed |
Sizes | USP 2-USP 10/0 metric 5 - metric 0.2 |
Knot tensile strength Retention | 14 days post implantation 60-70% |
18 days post implantation 50% |
21 days post implantation 40% |
Mass absorption | Degradation by hydrolysis within 60-90 days |
Indications | General surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, Plastic, Subcutaneous and intracutaneous closure,Gynaecology, Ophthalmic, Paediatric surgery and Ligatures |
Sterilization | Ethylene oxide |