MITSU C+TM is a mid-term absorbable braided and coated (with Antibacterial Chlorhexidine) synthetic suture made of poly (glycolide-co-l-lactide)(90/10). MITSU C+TMdegrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption.

Made from copolymer of 90% glycolide & 10% lactide,MITSU C+TM(Polyglactin 910) suture is available as dyed and undyed. Dyed MITSU C+TM contains only FDA approved colour additives. The suture coating is a mixture composed of copolymer of glycolide and lactide (Polyglactin 370) and Calcium Stearate.

Properties

• Retention of 75% knot tensile strength after 14 days
• Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 21 days
• Complete mass absorption within 56 to 70 days

Indications

• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Gynaecology / Obstetrics
• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmic surgery
• Urology
• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Ligatures

Advantages

• Smooth knot run-down/knot slide
• Gentle knot repositioning
• Excellent knot security
• Minimized inflammatory reaction