COMPOSITION Polyglactine 910, a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10%L-lactide
COATING Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate (<1%)
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.
TENSILE STRENGTH
Post implantation Approximate % original strength remaining
14 days 75 %
21 days 50 %
28 days 20 %
SUTURE COLOUR Violet
RANGE USP 10/0 -2
INDICATIONS 910 sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, gastrointestinal surgery,plastic surgery, ophthalmic surgery, gynaecology, obstetrics, orthopaedics,urology
