Thread | Glycol acid copolymer and caprolactone |
Build | Monofilament |
Breaking Strenght Retention/absorbtion | About 70% after 7 days from implantation About 40% after 14 days from implantation About 15% after 21 days from implantation About 5% after 28 days from imlantation Complete absorption after 90-120 days |
Indications | Soft tissues Paediatric surgery General surgery Plastic Surgery Gynaecology/obstetrics Ophthalmic surgery Urology Orthopaedics Gastrology |
Features | Uniform structure High initial tensile strength High tensility |
Sterility | Ethylene Oxide |
Characteristic | Synthetic thread Thread may be natural (beige) or violet |
Size | USP: 6/0 – 2 |