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