| Material polymer
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Poligecaprone 25 (copolymer of glycolide and caprolactone)
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| Structure
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Monofilament
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| Suture type
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Synthetic, Absorbable
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| Colour
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Violet or Undyed
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| Gauge sizes available
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U.S.P. 5/0 to 2 (Metric 1.0 to 5.0)
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| Tensile strength retention
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Days post implantation
– 7 days
– 14 days
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Approximate % of tensile strength retained
– 70%
– 40%
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| Mass absorption
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By hydrolysis. Absorption is essentially complete between 90 and 120 days.
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| Sterilisation method
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Ethylene oxide
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| Indications
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Q-close Mono sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation.
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