|
Material |
Polyglycolic acid |
|
Structure |
Braided |
|
Coating |
Poly (glycolide-co-L-lactide) & calcium stearate Also available with polycaprolactone & calaium stearate coating |
|
Colour |
Violet / undyed |
|
USP range |
8/0 - 2 |
|
Wound support |
Medium term 30 days |
|
Tensile strength |
70% 2. week 50% 3. week |
|
Absorption profile |
60 - 90 days |
|
Sterilization |
EO |
|
Length |
75 cm or customization |
|
Characteristics |
Excellent tensile strength; Excellent knot security; Easy to handle |