Product Characteristics

Description

Physical material

Prepared from Glycomer 631- a synthetic polyester composed of:

• Gylcolide (60%)
• Dioxanone (14%)
• Trimethylene Carbonate (26%)

Construction

Synthetic monofilament

Absorbable/ Non-absorbable

Absorbable

Coating

Uncoated

Colours

• Violet
• Undyed

Available size range

USP ‘1’ through to 6/0

Tensile strength

• Approx 80% after 2 weeks
• Approx 60% after 4 weeks
• Excellent initial strength

Handling

• Excellent knot security
• Minimal memory

Absorption time

Complete absorption after 6 months

Frequent uses

• General soft tissue
• Wound closure
• Ligation
• Ophthalmic