MITSU™ Polyglactin-910 Suture

MITSU™ is a mid-term absorbable, braided and coated synthetic surgical suture, crafted from a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% L-lactide (Polyglactin-910). Its design offers both reliable absorption and excellent handling for soft-tissue approximation and ligation.

Key Features

• Absorption Profile:

  • Retains approximately 75% knot tensile strength at 14 days, and 50% at 21 days Meril Life.

  • Complete mass absorption occurs within 56 to 70 days Meril Lifeariston dental – better answers.

• Handling & Knot Performance:

  • Allows smooth knot run-down, gentle knot repositioning, and excellent knot security Meril Lifeariston dental – better answers.

  • Pliable and easy to handle, facilitating smooth tissue glide Meril Life+1.

• Composition & Coating:

  • Coated with a blend of Poly(glycolide-co-L-lactide) and calcium stearate—providing a hydrophilic finish that enhances knot tie-down and reduces capillarity Meril Lifeariston dental – better answers.

• Versatility:

  • Available in dyed (e.g. violet No. 2) and undyed variants Meril Lifeariston dental – better answers.

  • Comes with variety of standard stainless-steel needles, suitable for diverse surgical requirements Meril Life.

• Compliance & Standards:

  • Meets USP standards for “Absorbable Surgical Suture” and EP standards for “Sterile Synthetic Absorbable braided strands” Meril LifeFDA Access Data.

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