


WEGO suture size
USP | EP(Metric) | Diameter(mm) |
10-0 | 0.2 | 0.020-0.029 |
9-0 | 0.3 | 0.030-0.039 |
8-0 | 0.4 | 0.040-0.049 |
7-0 | 0.5 | 0.050-0.069 |
6-0 | o.7 | 0.070-0.099 |
5-0 | 1 | 0.100-0.149 |
4-0 | 1.5 | 0.150-0.199 |
3-0 | 2 | 0.200-0.249 |
2.5 | 0.250-0.299 | |
2-0 | 3 | 0.300-0.349 |
0 | 3.5 | 0.350-0.399 |
1 | 4 | 0.400-0.499 |
2 | 5 | 0.500-0.599 |
Absorption rate
Days Implantation | Approximate % original Strength Remaining |
14 days | 60%-70% |
18 days | 50% |
21 days | 40% |