Further Information:

• Physical material: Polyglactin 910 (copolymer of glycolide and lactide).
• Construction: Braided (Monofilament in sizes 9/0 and 10/0).
• Absorbable / Non–absorbable: Absorbable.
• Coating (if applicable): 50% Polyglactin 370 and 50% Calcium Stearate.
• Tensile Strength (Wound Support): Medium Term (4 weeks).
• Absorption Time: Absorbed in 56–70 days, 63 days average.
• Frequent Uses: General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in Ophthalmic procedures.

Tensile Strength Retention in Tissue:

6/0 and larger:
75% of original strength remains at 2 weeks.
50% of original strength remains at 3 weeks.
25% of original strength remains at 4 weeks.

7/0 and smaller:
75% of original strength remains at 2 weeks.
40% of original strength remains at 3 weeks.