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  I-COL  TM  ( Braided Coated Polyglycolic Acid )
  Braided Coated Synthetic Absorbable Suture USP

•  100% Polyglycolic acid suture coated with Calcium Stearate &    Polycaprolactone
•  Predictable, uniform absorption via hydrolysis.
•  Very high knot pull tensile strength, more than twice as strong as Catgut
   Chromic of equivalent sizes.
•  Minimal tissue reaction.
•  Uniform diameter
•  Excellent knotting and handling properties.
•  Insignificant suture memory.
•  Fall of Tensile Strength is not affected even in infected tissues.

 
 
STRENGTH RETENTION PROFILE
• 45% after 6 days            • 15% after 10 days
Excellent for Short Term wound support

 
 

    *Complete absorption by 40 - 45 days

 
 
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