Type Braided and coated multifilament
Composition Polyglycolic acid
Coating Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%)
Colour Violet / Beige – undyed
Tissue reaction Minimal
Absorption The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days
Presentation Box with 12 sutures
High tensile strength
Excellent tissue support
Synthetic
Minimal tissue reaction
Breaks down by hydrolysis
Predictable absorption rate
Braided structure
Excellent handling properties
High flexibility
High tensile strength
Excellent knot securityCoated multifilament
Soft passage through the tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma
Good knot tie down / adjustability
Reduced capillary action
Hermetically sealed packing
Guaranteed seal and product sterility
INDICATIONS
General soft tissue closing and/or ligation
General surgery
Skin closure
Gastrointestinal surgery
Gynaecology
Obstetrics
Plastic surgery
Urology
Ophthalmic surgery
Orthopaedics
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cardiovascular surgery Neurosurgery
Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required.
Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).
Additional information
BOX
Box (12 Pcs)
