Product Characteristics
Description
Physical material
Polydioxanone
Construction
Synthetic Monofilament
Absorbable/ Non-absorbable
Absorbable
Coating
Uncoated
Colours
Violet
Available size range
USP 2 through to 6/0
Tensile strength
Outstanding long lasting tensile strength
Approx 70% after 14 days
Approx 50% after 56 days
Handling
Good handling
Pliable and easy to knot
Excellent knot tie security
Smooth passage through tissue minimal tissue drag
Absorption time
Long term indication for tissues with prolonged healing
Degradation by hydrolysis after approx 180- 210 days
Indications
General soft tissue closing
Abdominal wall closure
Orthopaedics tendons joint capsules
GIT surgery
Gynaecology
Urology
Ophthalmic surgery
