Product Characteristics
Description
Physical material
Prepared from Glycomer 631- a synthetic polyester composed of:
Gylcolide (60%)
Dioxanone (14%)
Trimethylene Carbonate (26%)
Construction
Synthetic monofilament
Absorbable/ Non-absorbable
Absorbable
Coating
Uncoated
Colours
Violet
Undyed
Available size range
USP ?1? through to 6/0
Tensile strength
Approx 80% after 2 weeks
Approx 60% after 4 weeks
Excellent initial strength
Handling
Excellent knot security
Minimal memory
Absorption time
Complete absorption after 6 months
Frequent uses
General soft tissue
Wound closure
Ligation
Ophthalmic
