Short-term absorbable braided and coated suture made of low molecular weight polyglycolic acid Description Safil® Quick+ is a short-term synthetic absorbable braided and coated suture, made of low molecular weight polyglycolic acid. Safil® Quick+ degrades by hydrolysis and provides predictable and reliable absorption. Advantages - High initial tensile strength - Predictable and constant degradation rate - Good knot security - Excellent handling properties - Quick mass absorption Indication - Gynaecology / Obstetrics (e. g. episiotomies) - Urology - Ophthalmic surgery (e. g. conjunctiva suturing) - Odontology (e. g. oral mucosa) - Paediatric surgery - Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous) - Ligatures Properties - 50 % Tensile Strength Retention: 5 days - Complete Mass Absorption: 42 days Note Sizes available USP 7/0 (metric 0.5) up to USP 2 (metric 5)