Foundation for long-term tissue support
CAPROLON is a monofilament thread made of the copolymer lactid and ε-caprolacton. The breakdown to CO2 occurs in the tissue by the uptake of water during metabolism. The breakdown rate of CAPROLON is slowed down significantly by the special ratio of lactide to ε-caprolactone and the smaller surface area, the result of the monofilament structure.
Specific changes to the physical characteristics and the finishing of the surface with an absorbable coating (Resolacton) results in handling properties which are comparable in terms of flexibility and tensile behaviour to that of NYLON.
| Thread structure | Monofilament, coated |
| Absorption time | About 50-55 days |
| Absorption characteristics | See Image |
| Colour | Violet and undyed |
| Delivery program | Needle-thread combinations Thread diameter: USP 7/0 up to USP 2 |
| Overview | Delivery program CAPROLON  |
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