SMI AG products

Type: Braided and coated multifilament, Composition: Polyglycolic acid, Coating: Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%), Colour: Beige – undyed, Tissue reaction: Minimal, Absorption: The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 42 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 7 days., Presentation: Box with 12 sutures

Type: Braided and coated multifilament, Composition: Polyglactine 910, a copolymer made of 90% glycolide and 10%L-lactide, Coating: Poly-glycolide-co-L-lactide and calcium stearate (Less then1%), Colour: Violet, Tissue reaction: Minimal, Absorption: The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption between 56 and 70 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days., Presentation: Box with 12 sutures.

Type: Braided and coated multifilament, Composition: Polyglycolic acid, Coating: Polycaprolactone and calcium stearate (1%), Colour: Violet / Beige – undyed, Tissue reaction: Minimal, Absorption: The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 60 to 90 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 21 days., Presentation: Box with 12 sutures.

Type: Monofilament, Composition: Iron, nickel and chromium alloy, Coating: None, Colour: Metal, Tissue reaction: Minimal, Absorption: Non absorbable, Presentation: Box with 12 sutures.

Type: Braided multifilament, Composition: Polyester – a polymer of polyethylene terephthalate, Coating: Silicone, Colour: Green; White, Tissue reaction: Minimal, Absorption: Non absorbable, gradually encapsulated by connective tissue, Presentation: Box with 12 sutures.