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