MEPFIL-MO

PGCL Absorbable Monofilament

Feature

MEPFIL-MO is a short-term synthetic absorbable monofilament composed of a copolymer made from 75% glycolide and 25% caprolactone(PGCL).

The retention strength of MEPFIL-MO is about 50% of the initial strength after 7 days at 37°C.

MEPFIL-MO is available for dyed(violet) and undyed(beige).

appearance

Color, Surface

diameter

knot pull tensile strength

knot security

Internal Spec.

TIE-down

Internal Spec.

Retention of strength

50% ~ 80% of the initial strength after 7 days at 37°C

Water content

Less than 400ppm

Size		Diameters by EP or USP methods mm
Size		Average value		Individual value
USP	EP Gauge No.	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
7-0	0.5	0.050	0.094	0.045	0.125
6-0	0.7	0.095	0.149	0.075	0.175
5-0	1	0.150	0.199	0.125	0.225
4-0	1.5	0.200	0.249	0.175	0.275
3-0	2	0.250	0.339	0.225	0.375
2-0	3	0.340	0.399	0.325	0.450
0(1-0)	3.5	0.400	0.499	0.375	0.550
1	4	0.500	0.570	0.450	0.600
2	5	0.571	0.610	0.500	0.700