Material type

Polyglycolic acid (PGA

Structure

Braided, coate

Coating material

Polycaprolactone & Calcium stearate

USP size & colour

8-0 to -2- violet ; 6-0 to -2- undyed

Absorption profile

60-90 days

Breaking strength retention

65% at 2 weeks ; 40% at 3 week

Characteristics

Excellent handling & knot security,
very low capillarity, high initial tensile strength

Shelf life

5 year

Packaging

1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes