AssuCryl®
PGA Synthetic absorbable
Material type |
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) |
Structure |
Braided, coated |
Coating material |
Polycaprolactone & Calcium stearate |
USP size & colour |
8-0 to 3&4 violet ; 6-0 to 2 undyed |
Absorption profile |
60-90 days |
Tensile strength retention |
65% at 14 days ; 40% at 21 days |
Characteristics |
Excellent handling ; excellent knot security ; very low capillarity |
Shelf life |
5 years |
Packaging |
1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes |