Thread - Polyglycolid acid
Build - Multifilament (braided)
Coating - Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate
Breaking Strength Retention/absorbtion - About 80% after 14 days from implantation About 50% after 21 days from implantation About 20% after 28 days from implantation Complete absorption after 60-90 days
Indications - Soft tissues Muscles and mucous membrane Joining of bowels and tying of other tissues including blood vessels General surgery Plastic Surgery Urology Orthopaedics Gynaecology/obstetrics Neurosurgery
Features - Uniform structure Strong tightening of knots Minimum tissue response High tensility
Sterility - Ethylene Oxide
Characteristic - Synthetic thread Thread may be natural (beige) or violet
Size - USP: 8/0 – 2