Multifilament
MEPFIL
PGA Absorbable Braid
Feature
MEPFIL is a synthetic absorbable surgical braid made of polyglycolic acid.
The retention strength of MEPFIL is almost more than 65% of the initial strength after 14days at 37°C.
See The Specification of Multifilament
MEPFIL is coated with polycaprolactone and calcium stearate.
MEPFIL is available for dyed(violet, green) and undyed(beige).
Specification of braid
appearance
Color, Surface
diameter
knot pull tensile strength
knot security
Internal Spec.
Tie-down
Internal Spec.
Retention of strength
More than 65% of the initial strength after 17 days at 37°C
Water content
Less than 400ppm
Diameter
The diameter of PGLA braid could be slightly over the specification
| Size | Diameters by EP or USP methods mm | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average value | Individual value | ||||
| USP | EP Gauge No. | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum |
| 8-0 | 0.4 | 0.040 | 0.049 | 0.035 | 0.060 |
| 7-0 | 0.5 | 0.050 | 0.069 | 0.045 | 0.085 |
| 6-0 | 0.7 | 0.070 | 0.099 | 0.060 | 0.125 |
| 5-0 | 1 | 0.100 | 0.149 | 0.085 | 0.175 |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 0.150 | 0.199 | 0.125 | 0.225 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.249 | 0.175 | 0.275 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 0.300 | 0.339(0.349)* | 0.275 | 0.375 |
| 0(1-0) | 3.5 | 0.350 | 0.399 | 0.325 | 0.450 |
| 1 | 4 | 0.400 | 0.499 | 0.375 | 0.550 |
| 2 | 5 | 0.500 | 0.599 | 0.450 | 0.650 |
| 3&4(3+4) | 6 | 0.600 | 0.699 | 0.550 | 0.750 |
| 5 | 7 | 0.700 | 0.799 | 0.650 | 0.850 |
| 6 | 8 | 0.800 | 0.899 | 0.750 | 0.950 |
( )* : EP Method
Knot Pull tensile strength
| Size | Mnimum average value | MEPFIL, Minimum Individaul value After 14days at 37°C kgf |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP | EP Gauge No. | Initial strength USP method kgf |
Initial strength EP method N |
|
| 8-0 | 0.4 | 0.07 | 0.7 | 0.07 |
| 7-0 | 0.5 | 0.14 | 1.4 | 0.14 |
| 6-0 | 0.7 | 0.25 | 2.5 | 0.25 |
| 5-0 | 1 | 0.68 | 6.8 | 0.64 |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 0.95 | 9.5 | 0.92 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 1.77 | 17.7 | 1.35 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 2.68 | 26.8 | 2.26 |
| 0(1-0) | 3.5 | 3.90 | 39 | 2.91 |
| 1 | 4 | 5.08 | 50.8 | 4.29 |
| 2 | 5 | 6.35 | 63.5 | 5.81 |
| 3&4(3+4) | 6 | 7.29 | 72.9 | 6.90 |
| 5 | 7 | (8.80)+ | (88.0)+ | |
| 6 | 8 | (10.30)+ | (103.0)+ | |
( )+ : Specification of Meta Biomed Co,.Ltd
Quantity per spool
USP6EP8
350m/spool
USP5EP7
350m/spool
USP3&4EP6
500m/spool
USP2EP5
500m/spool
USP1EP4
1,000m/spool
USP0EP3.5
1,000m/spool
USP2-0EP3
1,000m/spool
USP3-0EP2
1,000m/spool
USP4-0EP1.5
1,000m/spool
USP5-0EP1
1,000m/spool
USP6-0EP0.7
1,000m/spool
USP7-0EP0.5
200m/spool
USP8-0EP0.4
200m/spool
Packaging Process
Spool
Aluminum pouch
Aluminum pouch
PP can