Mid-term absorbable braided and coated suture made of polyglycolic acid
Safil® is a mid-term braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture made
of polyglycolic acid. Safil® degrades by hydrolysis and provides
predictable and reliable absorption.
Advantages
High tensile strength
Smooth passage through tissue
Easy handling
Features
60-70 % Tensile Strength Retention: 14 days
Complete Mass Absorption: 60 up to 90 days
Note
Sizes available USP 10/0 (metric 0.2) up to USP 2 (metric 5)
Indication
Gastrointestinal
Gynaecology
Urology
Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
Ophthalmic surgery
Ligatures