Novosyn® is a mid-term braided and coated synthetic absorbable suture made of polyglactin 910. Novosyn® degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption.
Advantages:
• Smooth knot run-down
• High knot holding capacilty
• Gentle knot repositioning
• Minimised inflammatory reaction
Indication:
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Gynaecology/obstetrics
• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Urology
• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures
Properties:
• 40-50% Tensile Strength Retention: 21 days
• Complete Mass Absorption: 56 up to 70 days
