Product Characteristics
Description
Physical material
Polydioxanone plus antibacterial agent Triclosan
Construction
Synthetic Monofilament
Absorbable/ Non-absorbable
Absorbable
Coating
Uncoated
Colours
Violet
Undyed
Available size range
USP ?1? through to USP 6/0
Tensile strength
80% after 2 weeks =>3/0
70% after 4 weeks => 3/0
60% after 6 weeks => 3/0
60% after 2 weeks <=4/0
40% after 4 weeks <=4/0
35% after 6 weeks <=4/0
Handling
Smooth passage through fasica
Absorption time
182 ? 238 days by hydrolysis
Frequent uses
Soft tissue surgery
Especially fascial closure
Where increased wound pressure exists
