Colour

Violet or undyed

Raw Material

Polymer of Glycolic acid

Coating

Polycaprolactone / Calcium Sterate

Material type

Synthetic, braided, coated

Absorption

With simple hydrolysis.

Characteristics

High initial tensile strength, good tissue compliance.

Application

Cutaneous and subcutaneous sutures, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, dental, gastrointestinal, fascia, vascular, gynecology, urology.

Wound support

Excellent

Tensile strength

After 7 days from the plant it remains ~50% and is practically nothing after the 14th day. Complete by 42 days post-implant.

Knotting strength

Excellent

Tissue reaction

Minimal

Sterilisation

Ethylene oxide

Shelf life

5 years

Standard sizes

USP size 6/0 to 2

Packaging

One, two or three dozens