Absorbable
Structure Multifilament, braided
Chemical composition Poly (glycolide-co-lactide)(90/10)
Knot tensile strength Retention 14 days post implantation 75% 21 days post implantation 40% 28 days post implantation 20%
Mass Absorption Degradation by hydrolysis within 56 -70 days
Indications General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
Sterilization Ethylene oxide