Covidien Polysorb coated braided synthetic absorbable sutures are made from Lactomer glycolide/lactide copolymer. The suture is coated with a mixture of caprolactone/glycolide copolymer and calcium stearoyl lactylate. This violet, size 2-0 suture measures 60 inches (150 cm) and comes pre-attached to a 1/2 circle taper point needle with regular attachment. Variant features include a 65 mm TAPERPOINT needle. Packaged 24 units per box, this veterinary suture is a dependable choice for clinics serving small animals and livestock.