•Produced from Poliglecaprone 25
•Offers protection against bacterial colonisation of the suture. The antibacterial agent is Triclosan, which is an antiseptic rather than an antibiotic, and is impregnated within the suture
•Monofilament for smooth passage through tissue
•Synthetic for minimal tissue reaction
•Superior strength
•Excellent cosmetic results
•Tensile strength – 7 days = 50% original strength remaining
All of the original tensile strength is lost by 21 days post implantation
•Absorbable by hydrolysis, fully absorbed between 90-120 days