Surgical suture with medium absorption, PGA USP 1, 25 m

Characteristics: • for veterinary use only • color: purple • sizes: USP3/0, USP2/0, USP0, USP1, USP2, USP3&4, USP5, USP6 • composition: polyglycolic acid covered by a layer of polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%) • high tensile strength • synthetic • coated multifilament • breaks down by hydrolysis The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days. Benefits: • Excellent tissue support • Minimal tissue reaction • Predictable absorption rate • Excellent handling properties • High flexibility • High tensile strength • Excellent knot security • Soft passage through the tissues with minimal sawing, tissue drag and trauma • Good knot tie down / adjustability • Reduced capillary action Indications: • General soft tissue closure and/or ligation • General surgery • Skin closure • Gastrointestinal surgery • Gynecology Obstetrics • Plastic surgery • Urology • Ophthalmic surgery • Orthopedics Contraindications: • Cardiovascular surgery • Neurosurgery • Being absorbable so as not to use when extended wound support is required. Caution in patients with delayed wound healing (eg, compromised immune system).