ABSORBEX

Coated braided suture with very high strength for medium-term tissue support, the most useful absorbable suture.

Polymer Structure	Polyglycolic acid
Filament Structure	Braided
Coating Material	Ploy(glycolide - co - L - lactide) & calcium stearate (Glycomer 370), polycaprolactone & calcium stearate coated types also available
Color	Purple / Colorless
USP Range	8/0 - 2
Tissue Support Duration	Medium-term - 30 Days
Strength	70% at 2nd week, 50% at 3rd week
Absorption Profile	60 - 90 days
Sterilization Method	EO
Features	High strength, high knot security, ease of use
Usage Areas	General soft tissue approximation, ligation, fascia, peritoneum, closure of laparoscopic incisions, ophthalmic surgery, hernia, cholecystectomy, orthopedic surgery, skin closure, gastrointestinal surgery, urology, plastic surgery