The extraordinarily smooth, low friction proprietary coating reduces tissue drag. These synthetic absorbable sutures ensure closure through the critical wound healing period. They retain approximately 50% of their high initial strength at two weeks and 20% of their strength at three weeks. This material is essentially complete between 50 and 90 days. Clear Braided Resorbable Suture, Reverse Cutting Needle: C7 24mm 3/8 Circle; Length: 27/70cm; Size: 4-0, SKU SPG359N