Product Characteristics

Description

Physical Material

Polydioxanone

Construction

Synthetic Monofilament

Absorbable/ Non-absorbable

Absorbable

Coating

Uncoated

Colours

Dyed - Violet

Available size range

USP ‘2’ through to 6/0

Tensile strength

• Approx 50% after 35 days for sizes > USP 3/0
• Approx 50% after 28 days for sizes < USP 4/0
• High knot tensile strength

Handling

• Good handling
• Pliable and easy to knot
• Smooth passage through tissue

Absorption time

• Long term indication for tissues with prolonged healing
• Degradation by hydrolysis after approx 180-210 days

Indications

• Orthopaedics – tendons & joint capsules
• General surgery
• Abdominal wall closure