MITSU FST™ offers reliable short-term wound support with minimal tissue trauma. It is a short-term absorbable, braided, and coated synthetic suture, made of low molecular weight Polyglactin 910. Made from a copolymer of 90% glycolide and 10% lactide, MITSU FST™ (Polyglactin 910) suture is available only in an undyed version. It degrades by hydrolysis, assures predictable and reliable absorption.
Key Features
Highlights
- Retains 50% knot tensile strength for up to 5 days
- Complete mass absorption by 42 days
Indication
Indicated only for use in superficial soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only short-term wound support (7-10 days) is required.
Preferred choice over conventional suture for episiotomy and skin closure.
