BIOVEK
Biovek - Synthetic absorbable braided coated multifilament polyglycolide (PGA)
Coated with polycaprolactone calcium stearate for uniform absorption
Absorption by hydrolysis providing consistent absorption irrespective of patient health
Woven into a finer braid resulting in:
• smoother passage through tissue
• minimal tissue trauma
• superior knot run down
• excellent knotting capabilities
Tensile strength retention profile
• 70% at 14 days
• 35% at 21 days
• less than 10% at 28 days