| Thread | Poly (glycolide -co- L- lactide) |
| Build | Multifilament (braided) |
| Coating | Mixture of poly(glycolide-co-L-Lactide)and calcium stearate |
| Breaking Strenght Retention/absorbtion | About 75% after 14 days from implantation About 50% after 21 days from implantation About 25% after 28 days from implantation Complete absorption after 60-70 days |
| Indications | Soft tissues Paediatric surgery General surgery Plastic Surgery Gynaecology/obstetrics Ophthalmic surgery Urology Orthopaedics Dental surgery Joining peripheral nerves and blood vessels |
| 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 |
PGLA LACTIC
