Description:

Synthetic, absorbable, coated, medium term wound support and medium term mass absorption.

 

Material:

Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) glycolide 90% -lactide 10 % (PGLA)

 

Structure:

Multifilament, braided

 

Coating:

Poly(glycolide-co-lactide) (30/70) and Calcium Stearate

 

Colour:

Violet / Beige (Undyed)

 

Wound Support: ~ 30 days

 

Absorption: 56-70 days

 

Tensile Strength:

After 2 weeks 75% / After 3 weeks 50%

 

Sterilization:

EO (Ethylene Oxide)

 

Packaging:

Available in USP 6/0 to USP 2 in box of 12 aluminium foil pouches

 

Indications:

General Surgery

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Urology

Orthopedic Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Gynecology

Skin Closure

General Soft Tissue Approximation