Description
Description
FILAPRON is a reliable choice for scarless sub-cuticular suturing.
FILAPRON (Polyglecaprone 25) is a dyed/undyed short-term absorbable synthetic monofilament suture composed of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone).
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Indications:
- When short-term wound support is desirable: Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous).
- Ligatures.
- Soft Tissues.
Properties:
- Dyed retains 60%-80% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days.
- Dyed retains 30%-40% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days.
- Undyed retains 50%-60% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days.
- Undyed retains 20%-30% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days.
- Complete mass absorption between 90 to 120 days.
Advantages:
- Short-term absorption profile.
- High knot pull tensile strength.
- Superior handling features.
Product Features:
- Structure: Monofilament.
- Chemical Composition: Poly(glyclolide-co-caprolactone) PGCL.
- Type of absorption: Hydrolysis.
- Sterilisation: Ethylene oxide.
