Non-Absorbable
Structure
Monofilament, Braided
Chemical Composition
Polyamide 6 and 6.6
Knot Tensile Strength Retention
15-20% per year
Indications
General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide
Blue/Black
USP 5 – USP 10/0 (metric 7 – metric 0.2)
12pcs/box
Non-Absorbable
Structure
Braided
Composition
Natural Silk
Mass Absorption
Non-absorbable
Indications
General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide
Medical Grade Silicone
Black, Undyed
USP 5 – USP 10/0 (metric 7 – metric 0.2)
12pcs/box
Absorbable
Structure
Monofilament
Chemical composition
Polydioxanone
Knot tensile strength Retention
14 days post implantation 75%
28 days post implantation 65%
42 days post implantation 50%
Mass Absorption
Degradation by hydrolysis within 180 -220 days
Indications
General soft tissue approximation
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide
Violet or Undyed
USP 2 – USP 7/0 (metric 5 – metric 0.5)
12pcs/box
Absorbable
Structure
Multifilament, braided
Chemical composition
Poly (glycolide-co-lactide)(90/10)
Knot tensile strength Retention
14 days post implantation 75%
21 days post implantation 40%
28 days post implantation 20%
Mass Absorption
Degradation by hydrolysis within 56 -70 days
Indications
General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide
Poly (glycolide-co-lactide)(30/70)+Calcium Stearate
Violet or Undyed
USP 3 or 4- USP 8/0 (metric 6 – metric 0.4)
12pcs/box
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
12pcs/box