Polysorb sutures are composed of Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer which is a synthetic polyester composed of glicolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids).
Polysirb sutures are prepared by coating the suture with a mixture of a caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate.
Unsurpassed strength in critical wound healing period. Smooth passage through tissue.Excellent knot rundown.

Indications
Polysorb sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and opthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.

Actions
Progressive loss tensile strength and eventual absorption of Polysorb sutures occurs by means of hydrolysis, where the Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer is broken down to glycolic and lactic acids which are subsequently absorbed and metabolized by the body.
Tensile strength
Studies indicate tensile strength averages for Polysorb sutures are approximately 140% of U.S.P. and E.P. minimum knot strength initially, are approximately 80% at two weeks and in excess of 30% at three weeks post-implant.
Absorption
Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of mass. Absorption of Polysorb sutures is essentially complete between the 56th an 70th day.
Sterilization
Ethylene oxide.

Packaging
The sutures are supplied sterile, non-needled or affixed to various needle types.
Triangular needle 3/8th of circle.
Box of 36 pieces.
Colourless except 5/0 : purple.