| 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 |
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