FILAPRON is a reliable choice for scarless sub-cuticular suturing.
FILAPRON (Polyglecaprone 25) is a dyed/undyed short-term absorbable synthetic monofilament suture composed of poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone).
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Indications - When short-term wound support is desirable:
- Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
- Ligatures
- Soft Tissues
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Properties:
- Dyed retains 60%-80% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days
- Dyed retains 30%-40% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days
- Undyed retains 50%-60% knot tensile strength for up to 7 days
- Undyed retains 20%-30% knot tensile strength for up to 14 days
- Complete mass absorption between 90 to 120 days
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Advantages:
- Short-term absorption profile
- High knot pull tensile strength
- Superior handling features