MITSU FST offers reliable short-term wound support with minimal tissue trauma. It is a short-term absorbable, braided, and coated synthetic suture, made of low molecular weight Polyglactin 910.

Made from a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% lactide. It degrades by hydrolysis, assuring predictable and reliable absorption.

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Indications - When short-term wound support is desirable:

• Gynaecology/Obstetric procedures (e.g.: episiotomy repair).
• Ophthalmic procedures (e.g.: conjunctiva suturing).
• Odontology procedures (e.g.: oral mucosa).
• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous).
• Ligatures.

Properties:

• Retains 50% knot tensile strength for up to 5 days.
• Complete mass absorption by 42 days.

Advantages:

• High initial tensile strength.
• Predictable and constant degradation rate.
• Excellent knot security.
• Excellent handling properties.
• Quick mass absorption.

Product Features:

• Structure: Multifilament, Braided.
• Chemical Composition: Poly(glycolide/l-lactide) 90/10.
• Type of absorption: Hydrolysis.
• Sterilisation: Gamma radiation.