Material type
Polyglycolic acid (PGA)
Structure
Braided, coated
Coating material
Polycaprolactone & Calcium stearate
USP size & colour
6-0 to -2- undyed
Absorption profile
40-45 days
Breaking strength retention
50% at 1 week ; 0% at 2-3 weeks
Characteristics
Excellent handling & knot security
Shelf life
3 years
Packaging
1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes