MEDTRONIC USA Medtronic Polysorb Undyed Suture SL-172 36 Each - MDL-COVSL172

Polysorb Suture, Undyed, Size 5-0, C-1, 18"

• Polysorb braided sutures are composed of Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer which is a synthetic polyester composed of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids)
• Polysorb sutures are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate
• Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue
• Ethylene oxide sterilized
• Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass