Type Monofilament
Composition Polyglecaprone 25, a copolymer made of 75% glycolide and 25% ?-caprolactone
Coating None
Colour Violet / Beige – undyed
Tissue reaction Minimal
Absorption The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 90 to 120 days. Approximately 60% of tensile strength remain after 7 days.
Features
- High tensile strength
- Excellent tissue support
- Synthetic
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Breaks down by hydrolysis
- Predictable absorption rate
- Monofilament with microscopic uniform diameter
- Soft passage through the tissues without sawing, tissue drag and trauma
- Absence of capillarity (no support of bacterial growth)
- Excellent knot tie down
- Pliability and softness
- Good handling properties
- Easy and secure knotting
- Hermetically sealed packing
- Guaranteed seal and product sterility
Indications
- Superficial soft tissue and/or ligation
- General surgery
- Skin closure
- Plastic surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
Contraindications
- Cardiovascular surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Being absorbable not to use when an extended wound support is required.
- Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (e.g. compromised immune system).