| Thread | Poly (glycolide -co- L- lactide) (90/10) |
| Build | Multifilament (braided) |
| Coating | Mixture of poly(glycolide-co-L-Lactide) and calcium stearate |
| Breaking Strenght Retention/absorbtion | About 75% after 14 days About 50% after 21 days About 25% after 28 days Complete absorption after 60-70 days |
| Indications | Soft tissues Paediatric surgery General surgery Plastic Surgery Gynaecology/obstetrics Ophthalmic surgery Urology Orthopaedics Dental surgery |
| Features | Uniform structure Strong tightening of knots Minimum tissue response High tensility |
| Sterility | Ethylene Oxide |
| Characteristic | Synthetic thread Colors of thread: violet, undyed |
PGLA LACTIC
