Molecule | Glycolic acid polymer. |
Type of thread | Braided absorbable synthetic suture (monofilament in gauges: USP 10/0-9/0; EP 0.2-0.3) and coated. |
Color | Viola (D&C Viola – Violet – Violeta n.2=C.I. 60725) or uncoloured. |
Standard diameters and needles | EP diameters from 0.2 to 7; USP diameters from 10/0 to 5; The Assufil is assembled with atraumatic needles in AISI 300 or AISI 400 stainless steel; they can also be of the “controlled detachment” type to allow the needle to be detached with a simple movement of the needle holder. |
Tensile Strength | After 7 days from implantation ~ 90% of the tensile strength remains, after 14 days ~ 75% of the tensile strength, after 21 days ~ 50% of the tensile strength, after 28 days ~ 30% of the tensile strength.</td > |
Absorption | Complete within 60-90 days of implantation. |
Directions | In general, thoracic, orthopedic, gynecological, ophthalmic, neurological surgery, in the reapproximation of soft tissues and/or whenever an absorbable surgical suture is required. |
Braided and coated synthetic suture mid term absorption (60-90 days)
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