ABSORBEX
COATED ABSORBABLE SUTURE FOR MEDIUM-TERM TISSUE SUPPORT WITH VERY HIGH STRENGTH
Polymer Structure
Polyglycolic acid
Filament Structure
Braided
Coating Material
Poly(glycolide - co - L - lactide) & calcium stearate (Glycomer 370)
Color
Violet / Undyed
USP Range
8/0 - 2
Tissue Support Duration
Medium Term - 30 Days
Strength
70% at 2 weeks, 50% at 3 weeks
Absorption Profile
60 - 90 days
Sterilization Method
Ethylene Oxide
Features
High strength, high knot security, ease of use
Applications
General soft tissue approximation, Ligation, Fascia, Peritoneum, Laparoscopic incision closures, Ophthalmic surgery, Hernia repair, Cholecystectomy, Orthopedic surgery, Skin closure, Gastrointestinal surgery, Urology, Plastic surgery