BIOVEK

Biovek - Synthetic absorbable braided coated multifilament polyglycolide (PGA)

Coated with polycaprolactone calcium stearate for uniform absorption

Absorption by hydrolysis providing consistent absorption irrespective of patient health

Woven into a finer braid resulting in:

• smoother passage through tissue

• minimal tissue trauma

• superior knot run down

• excellent knotting capabilities

Tensile strength retention profile

• 70% at 14 days

• 35% at 21 days

• less than 10% at 28 days