? needle sharp back ? 3/8 circle ? string 45 cm. Woven braided absorbable suture, based on copolymer of glycolic acid and lactic acid (Polyglactin 910), Of purple color. Lactic acid and dodecanol guarantee maximum tensile strength in the early days of implantation. Extremely handy, it is characterized by excellent smoothness thanks to its special coating (Polyglactin 370 and calcium stearate) and is the most versatile suture for possible surgical applications. VICRYL PURPLE BELT: Fully absorbable in 70 days. By hydrolysis.