Structure
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Multifilament, braided
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Chemical composition
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Poly(glycolide-co-lactide)(90/10)
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Coating
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Poly(glycolide-co-lactide)(30/70)+Calcium Stearate
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Color
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Violet ( D&C violet No.2)
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Sizes
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USP 2- USP 7/0 metric 5 – metric 0.5
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Knot tensile strength
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14days post implantation 75%
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retention
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21days post implantation 50%
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Mass absorption
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Degradation by hydrolysis within 56~70 days
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Indications
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General surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, Plastic, Subcutaneous and intracutaneous closure, Gynaecology, Odontology, Paediatric surgery, Ophthalmology, Ligatures
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Sterilization
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Ethylene oxide
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