FREEDOM GLYDE
FREEDOM GLYDE sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in ophthalmic surgery, peripheral nerve anastomosis and micro surgery for vessels, less than 2 mm diameter.
The safety and effectiveness of FREEDOM GLYDE sutures in cardiovascular tissue have not been fully established.
Synthetic, absorbable, sterile, surgical suture, composed of the homopolymer, Glycolide (100%), made from the monomer, Glycolic acid.
Coated with a mixture, composed of equal parts of the co-polymer Polycaprolactone and Calcium Stearate.
Dyed by adding D & C Violet # 2, color index No. 60725 during polymerization.
Also available in undyed form