SUTURE SAFIL 2/0 ABSORB U/DYE 24MM BX 36

Mid-term absorbable braided and coated suture made of pure polyglycolic acid

Description

Safil® is a mid-term braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture made of pure polyglycolic acid. Safil® degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption.

Advantages

• High tensile strength
• Excellent knotting ability
• Smooth passage through tissue
• Easy handling

Indication

• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Gynaecology/obstetrics
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Urology
• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Neurosurgery
• Ligatures

Properties

• 60-70 % Tensile Strength Retention: 14 days 
• Complete Mass Absorption: 60 up to 90 days

Note

Sizes available USP 10/0 (metric 0.2) up to USP 2 (metric 5)