Colour

Violet or undyed

Raw Material

Copolymer of Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) (PGA-PLA)

Coating

Copolymer of Glycolide & Calcium Sterate

Material type

Synthetic, braided, coated

Absorption

With simple hydrolysis, after approximately 60-70 days.

Characteristics

High initial tensile strength, good tissue compliance

Application

CENTISORB are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and /or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, peripheral nerve anastomosis and microsurgery for vessels less than 2mm diameter. The safety and effectiveness of CENTISORB sutures in cardiovascular tissue have not been established.

Wound support

Excellent

Tensile strength

The tensile strength of the suture progressive loss occurs as a result of a hydrolysis process that degrades the PGLA allowing the absorption & subsequent metabolism by the organism. The absorption of the surgical suture is practically complete in about 56-70 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