Novasoyn
Safil® Quick is a short-term synthetic absorbable braided and coated suture, made of low molecular weight polyglycolic acid. Safil® Quick degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption.
Advantages
- High initial tensile strength
- Predictable and constant degradation rate
- Good knot security
- Excellent handling properties
- Quick mass absorption
Indication
- Gynaecology/obstetrics (e.g. episiotomies)
- Oral surgery (e.g. oral mucosa)
- Paediatric surgery
- Skin closure (intra, sub, skin)
Properties
- 50% knot tensile strength retention after 5 days
- Complete mass absorption in around 42 days