Material |
Polyglycolic acid |
Structure |
Braided |
Coating |
Poly (glycolide-co-L-lactide) & calcium stearate also available with polycaprolactone & calaium stearate coating |
Colour |
Undyed |
USP range |
6/0 - 2 |
Wound support |
Short term 14 days |
Tensile strength |
50% 5. day 0% 14. day |
Absorption profile |
40 - 45 days |
Sterilization |
EO |
Length |
75 cm or customization |
Characteristics |
Quick absorption; |