Type of suture

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%)

Color

Violet / Beige – undyed

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.

Packaging

Box with 12 sutures