4/0 16mm Resorba Glycolon Suture, Monofil, Undyed, Reverse Cutting, pack of 24

Smooth passage through tissue and minimal reaction.

• 16mm 3/8 Circle Reverse Prime Cutting Needle
• Thread: 45cm Undyed
• Gauge: 4/0

Why choose Glycolon®?

• Absorbable 90-120 days
• 50% Tensile Strength at 7-9 days
• Monofilament
• Smooth Surface
• Undyed

Popular due to its similarities to Ethicon Monocryl. Smooth passage through tissue and minimal reaction, with unusually safe and reliable know security. A reduced degradation rate compared to PGA.

Glycolon™: the two material componenets polygoycolic acid and ε-caprolactone are copolymerized in a certain ration to make Glycolon™.

Metabolisation of the polymer suture within the tissue occurs by the uptake of water, thus reversing the synthesis. Glycolon™ loses half of its tensile strength after about 9 days after implantation. Complete absorption by hydrolysis is completed after about 6 weeks. Tissue reaction is minimal because of the completely safe intermediary products and the monofilament structure of thread.

Glycolon™ with its smooth surface provides excellent handling properties and very good passage through tissue. Tissue trauma is minimal and there is no undesirable wick effect due to the monofilament structure of Glycolon™.

Resorba's atraumatic eyeless needles are manufactured from special stainless steel of optimal flexibility and strength. Special surface treatment and precision grinding of needle points and cutting edges ensure minimal resistance to penetration and easy passage of the needle through the tissue. Testing of the needle holding force is performed in accordance with the harmonised norms for surgical suture material derived from the European Pharmacopoeia.