Further Information:

• Physical material: Polyamide polymer and Nylon 6.
• Construction: Monofilament.
• Absorbable / Non–absorbable: Non–absorbable.
• Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Long term wound support.
• Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue: Non–absorbable, but loses about 10–15% strength per year.
• Absorption time: Degrades at a rate of about 10–15% per year.
• Frequent Uses: Skin closure; retention; Plastic surgery; Ophthalmology and Microsurgery.