Material type

Polyglycolide-poly(e-caprolactone) copolymer (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 1 week ; 0% at 3 weeks

Characteristics

Excellent pliablity, smooth tissue passage

Shelf life

3 years

Packaging

1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes