Product Characteristics Description
Physical material
Polyglycolic acid
Construction
Synthetic braided and coated multifilament
Absorbable/ Non-absorbable
Absorbable
Coating
Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)
Colours
Dyed – Violet
Undyed – Beige
Available size range
USP 2 through to 6/0
Tensile strength
Approx 50% after 21 days
Handling
Excellent knot tying ability
Easy handling
Smooth passage through tissue
Absorption time
Midterm absorption by hydrolysis after approx 60 – 90 days
Indications
General soft tissue closing and/or ligation
Abdominal wall closure
GIT
Gynaecology
Urology
Oral
