Ecosyn® Absorbable Sutures are a synthetic absorbable monofilament suture produced from Poly (Glycolide-co-Caprolactone) (PGCL). Ecosyn® Absorbable Sutures are portrayed by their high tensile strength, ideal smoothness of a monofilament and good handling and knotting characteristic. The PGCL suture is available in dyed in FDA approved dyestuff D&C Violet No 2 or undyed. The material is exclusive in predictable absorption properties.

Ecosyn® Absorbable Suture Specifications:
• Type: Absorbable Surgical Sutuure
• Material: Synthetic, Monofilament, Poly (Glycolide-co-Caprolactone) (PGCL)
• Color of Thread: Violet/Undyed
• Sizes: USP 5/0 to USP 2
• Tensile Strength Retention: Approx. 50-60% remains at 7 days, 20%-30% remains at 14 days. Tensile loss between 3-4 weeks
• Mass Absorption Rate: 90-120 days breakdown by hydrolysis (minimal)
• Common application: All short/mid term application