| Thread | Polyglycolic acid |
| Build | Multifilament (braided) |
| Coating | Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate |
| Breaking Strength Retention/absorbtion | About 80% after 14 days About 50% after 21 days About 20% after 28 days Complete absorption after approximately 60-90 days |
| Indications | Soft tissues Muscles and mucous membranes 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 Minimal tissue response |
| Sterility | Ethylene Oxide |
| Characteristic | Synthetic thread Colors of thread: violet, undyed |
PGA
