Safil®
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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