Type Braided and coated multifilament Composition Polyglycolic acid Coating Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%) Colour Violet / Beige – undyed Tissue reaction Minimal Absorption The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days Presentation Box with 12 sutures High tensile strength Excellent tissue support Synthetic Minimal tissue reaction Breaks down by hydrolysis Predictable absorption rate Braided structure Excellent handling properties High flexibility High tensile strength Excellent knot securityCoated multifilament Soft passage through the tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma Good knot tie down / adjustability Reduced capillary action Hermetically sealed packing Guaranteed seal and product sterility INDICATIONS General soft tissue closing and/or ligation General surgery Skin closure Gastrointestinal surgery Gynaecology Obstetrics Plastic surgery Urology Ophthalmic surgery Orthopaedics CONTRAINDICATIONS Cardiovascular surgery Neurosurgery Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required. Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).
