Produced from Polyglactin 910
Braided suture for easy handling and secure knot tying
Coated for smooth passage through tissue and easy knot tie down
Synthetic for minimal tissue reaction
Tensile strength – 14 days = 75% original strength remaining
All of the original tensile strength is lost by 5 weeks post implantation
Absorbable by hydrolysis, fully absorbed between 56-70 days