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  POLYCOLTM  ( Braided Coated Polyglycolide )
 

Braided Coated Synthetic Absorbable Suture USP

•  Copolymer made from 90% Polyglycolide & 10% Polylactide, coated with Poly    (glycolide - co- lactide) + Calcium Stearate.
•  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.
•  Retains Tensile Strength even in infected tissues.
•  Colour Violet (dye approved by the Food & Drug Administration)


 
STRENGTH RETENTION PROFILE
• 70% after 14 days            • 30% after 21 days
Provides wound support upto 28 days

 
 

    *Complete absorption by 60 - 75 days

 
 

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