Colour

Violet or undyed

Raw Material

Polymer of Polyglycolic acid (PGA)

Coating

Polycaprolactone and Calcium Sterate

Material type

Synthetic, braided, coated

Absorption

With simple hydrolysis, after approximately 60-90 days

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

The tensile strength of the suture progressive loss occurs as a result of a hydrolysis process that degrades PGA [Polyglycolic acid] allowing the absorption & subsequent metabolism by organism; Studies performed show that the absorption of the surgical suture is practically complete in about 60-90 days after implantation.

Knotting strength

Excellent

Tissue reaction

Minimal

Sterilisation

Ethylene oxide

Shelf life

5 years

Standard sizes

USP size 8/0 to 2

Packaging

One, two or three dozens