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