| Thread | Polyglycolid acid |
| Build | Multifilament (braided) |
| Coating | Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate |
| Breaking Strenght Retention/absorbtion | About 65% after 7 days from implantation About 50% after 8-11 days from implantation Complete absorption after 42 days |
| Indications | Soft tissues Closing the dermal wounds, especially in paediatric surgery Joining mucous membrane in mouth General surgery Plastic Surgery Gynaecology/obstetrics Ophthalmic surgery |
| Features | Uniform structure Strong tightening of knots Minimum tissue response High tensility |
| Sterility | Ethylene Oxide |
| Characteristic | Synthetic thread Thread undyed |
| Size | USP: 6/0 – 2 |
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