Structure
				Multifilament, braided
			
				Chemical composition
				Poly (glycolide-co-lactide)(90/10)
			
				Knot tensile strength Retention
				14 days post implantation 75%
				21 days post implantation 40%
				28 days post implantation 20%
			
				Mass Absorption
				Degradation by hydrolysis within 56 -70 days
			
				Indications
				General soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery
			
				Sterilization
				Ethylene oxide