Absorbable Always predictable and reliable. Complete between 180 & 210 day, by hydrolysis.
Monofilament Smooth tissue passage
Synthetic Nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic and elicits minimal tissue reaction.
Tensile strength Very high initial tensile strength and long term strength.
Color Violet and Clear.
Range Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P) supplied as needled sutures.
Range Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P) supplied as needled sutures.
Sterilisation Ethylene oxide.
Caution : Care should be taken to avoid damaging the surface of the material with surgical instruments, as this could lead to fracture of the material.
As with other synthetic sutures, knot security requires the standard technique of square ties with additional throws as indicated by surgical circumstances and the experience of the operator.
These sutures comply with the requirements of U.S. Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P), the european pharmacopoela
(PhEUR) and the british pharmacopoeia (BP).