Material type
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Polyglycolide-co-Lactide (PGLA)
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Structure
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Braided, coated
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Coating material
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Poly(glycolide-co-L-Lactide) & Calcium stearate
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USP size & colour
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6-0 to -2- violet ; 6-0 to -2- undyed
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Absorption profile
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56-70 days
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Breaking strength retention
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75% at 2 weeks ; 50% at 3 weeks
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Characteristics
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Excellent handling & knot security,
very low capillarity & high initial tensile strength
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Shelf life
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5 years
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Packaging
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1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes
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