Properties of this suture:

Type – Braided and coated multifilament

Composition – Polyglactine 910, a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide

Coating – Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate (<1%)

Colour – Violet

Tissue reaction – Minimal

Absorption – The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption between 56 and 70 days. Between 40% and 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days.

Presentation – Box with 12 sutures