AssuCryl® Lactin (PGLA)
Material type |
Poly(glycolide-co-L-Lactide) (PGLA) |
Structure |
Braided, coated |
Coating material |
Glycolide and L-Lactide & (Glacomer 37) & Calcium stearate |
USP size & colour |
8-0 to -2- violet ; 6-0 to -2- undyed |
Absorption profile |
56-70 days |
Breaking strength retention |
75% at 2 weeks ; 50% at 3 weeks |
Characteristics |
Excellent handling & knot security, |
Shelf life |
5 years |
Packaging |
1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes |