Material type

Poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone) (PGCL)

Structure

Monofilament

Coating material

None

USP size & colour

6-0 to -2- violet
6-0 to -2- undyed

Absorption profile

90-120 days

Breaking strength retention

50% at 6-8 days
0% at 21 days

Characteristics

High tensile strenggth
Excellent pliablity
Smooth tissue passage

Shelf life

3 years

Packaging

1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes