Absorbable
Structure
Multifilament, braided (USP 9/0 AND 10/0 Monofilament)
Chemical composition
100% Polyglycolic Acid
Knot tensile strength Retention
14 days post implantation 75%
21 days post implantation 40%
Mass Absorption
Degradation by hydrolysis within 60 -90 days
Indications
General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide
Polycaprolactone + Calcium Stearat
Violet or Undyed
USP 3 – USP 10/0 (metric 6 – metric 0.2)
12pcs/box
