AssuCryl® Lactin
PGLA Synthetic absorbable
Material type |
Polyglactin (PGLA) |
Structure |
Braided, coated |
Coating material |
Poly(glycolide-co-L-Lactide) + calcium stearate ; (Glacomer 37 or 30/70) |
USP size & colour |
8-0 to 3&4 violet ; 6-0 to 2 undyed |
Absorption profile |
56-70 days |
Breaking strength retention |
75% at 14 days ; 50% at 21 days |
Characteristics |
Excellent handling ; excellent knot security ; very low capillarity |
Shelf life |
5 years |
Packaging |
1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes |