Product Characteristics

Description

Physical material

Glyconate

Construction

Synthetic Monofilament

Absorbable/ Non-absorbable

Absorbable

Coating

Uncoated

Colours

Undyed

Available size range

USP ‘1’ through to USP 6/0

Tensile strength

50% at 6-7 days

0% at 14-21 days

Handling

• Low tissue drag
• High flexibility
• Secure knotting

Absorption time

 56 days by hydrolysis

Frequent uses

Soft tissue:

• Mucosa
• Facial skin closure