Surgicryl® 910
Type | Braided and coated multifilament |
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Composition | Polyglactine 910, a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10%L-lactide |
Coating | Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate (<1%) |
Colour | Violet |
Tissue reaction | Minimal |
Absorption | The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption between 56 and 70 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days. |
Presentation | Box with 12 sutures |