Synthetic,coated, short term wound support and short term mass absorption.
Material:
Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) glycolide 90% -lactide 10 % (PGLA)
Structure:
Multifilament, braided
Coating:
Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70) and Calcium Stearate
Colour:
Beige (Undyed)
Wound Support: ~ 14 days
Absorption: 42 days
Tensile Strength:
After 5 days 50% / After 14 days 0%
Sterilization:
Gamma Irradiation
Packaging:
Available in USP 6/0 to USP 2 in box of 12 aluminium foil pouches
Indications:
Superficial Soft Tissue Approximation
Pediatric Surgery
Odontology