Type

Synthetic Multifilament Absorbable suture

Composition

Polyglactin 910

(Copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10%L-lactide)

Coating

Coated

Colour

Violet

Tissue reaction

Minimal

Absorbed by

Hydrolysis

Absorption time

56 to 70 days.

Tensile strength

Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days.

Indications

General soft tissue closing and/or ligation especially in General surgery, Skin closure, Gastrointestinal surgery, Ophthalmic surgery, Orthopedics, Urogenital surgery

Presentation

Box with 12 sutures