|
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; |