Synthetic absorbable surgical suture Polyglecaprone 25 Monofilament

Type Monofilament
Composition Polyglecaprone 25, a copolymer made of 75 % glycolide and 25 % Є−caprolactone
Coating None
Tissue reaction Minimal
Absortion The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 90 to 120 days. Approximately 60% of tensile strength remain after 7 days.
Tensile strength
Post implantation /Approximate % original strength remaining
7 days / 60%
14 days / 30%
Suture colour Violet, beige - undyed
Range USP 6/0 − 0
Indications
Luxcryl Monofast sutures are intended for use in superficial soft tissue closing and/or ligation; especially in general surgery, skin closure, plastic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, gynaecology, urology.