Structure
Multifilament, braided
Chemical composition
Poly (glycolide-co-lactide)(90/10)
Knot tensile strength Retention
14 days post implantation 75%
21 days post implantation 40%
28 days post implantation 20%
Mass Absorption
Degradation by hydrolysis within 56 -70 days
Indications
General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide