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 |