Type | Braided and coated multifilament |
Composition | Polyglycolic acid |
Coating | Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%) |
Colour | Beige - undyed / Violet |
Tissue reaction | Minimal |
Absorption | The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 42 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 7 days. |
Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |
CHARACTERISTICS |
BENEFITS |
High tensile strength |
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Synthetic |
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Breaks down by hydrolysis |
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Braided structure |
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Coated multifilament |
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Hermetically sealed packing |
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INDICATIONS
- Superficial soft tissue closing of skin and mucosa only
- Plastic surgery
- Obstetrics (Episiotomy repair)
- Gynaecology
- Urology (Circumcision)
- Ophthalmic surgery (Conjunctiva)
- Pediatric surgery
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Ligation
- When wound support for more than 7 days is required.
- Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).
SIZE | USP | METRIC EP | LENGTH | ORDER CODE | PACKAGING |
17mm | 5/0 | 1 | 75cm | 1410 0117 | BOX OF 12 |
22mm | 4/0 | 1.5 | 75cm | 1415 0122 | BOX OF 12 |
22mm | 3/0 | 2 | 75cm | 1420 0122 | BOX OF 12 |
26mm | 3/0 | 2 | 75cm | 1420 0126 | BOX OF 12 |
26mm | 2/0 | 3 | 75cm | 1430 0126 | BOX OF 12 |
30mm | 3/0 | 2 | 75cm | 1420 0130 | BOX OF 12 |
30mm | 2/0 | 3 | 75cm | 1430 0130 | BOX OF 12 |
30mm | 0 | 3.5 | 75cm | 1435 0130 | BOX OF 12 |
36mm | 2/0 | 3 | 75cm | 1430 0136 | BOX OF 12 |
36mm | 0 | 3.5 | 90cm | 1435 0136 | BOX OF 12 |
36mm | 1 | 4 | 90cm |
1440 0136 |
BOX OF 12 |
SIZE | USP | METRIC EP | LENGTH | ORDER CODE | PACKAGING |
17mm | 3/0 | 2 | 45cm | 1420 1417 | BOX OF 12 |
SIZE | USP | METRIC EP | LENGTH | ORDER CODE | PACKAGING |
12mm | 5/0 | 1 | 45cm | 1410 1512 | BOX OF 12 |
12mm | 4/0 | 1.5 | 45cm | 1415 1512 | BOX OF 12 |
19mm | 4/0 | 1.5 | 75cm | 1415 1519 | BOX OF 12 |
19mm | 3/0 | 2 | 75cm | 1420 1519 | BOX OF 12 |
24mm | 3/0 | 2 | 75cm | 1420 1524 | BOX OF 12 |
24mm | 2/0 | 3 | 75cm | 1430 1524 | BOX OF 12 |
ARTG: 158434