Polydioxanone Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures
Absorbable
*Always predictable and reliable
*Complete between 180 & 210 day, by hydrolysisMonofilament
Smooth tissue passageSynthetic
Nonantigenic, nonpyrogenic, and
Elicits minimal tissue reactionTensile Strength
Very high initial tensile strength and long term strengthColor
Violet and clear (Undyed)Range
Gauge sizes 6/0 to 2 (U.S.P)
Supplied as needled sutures.Sterilisation
Ethylene OxideThese sutures comply with the requirements of U.S. Pharmacopoeia (U.S.P), The European
Pharmacopoeia (PhEUR) and the British Pharmacopoeia (BP).
Needle Length | Needle Description | Suture Length | Suture Size in USP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-0 (2) | 2.0 (3) | 0 (3.5) | 1 (4) | ||||
|
| 75 cm | B2743 | ||||
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| 75 cm | B3042 | ||||
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| 150 cm loop | B40405L | B40415L | |||
|
| 100 cm | H40401 | H40411 | |||
|
| 100 cm | H50411 | ||||
1/2 Circle Round Bondied
Needle Length | Needle Description | Suture Length | Suture Size in USP | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-0 (2) | 2.0 (3) | 0 (3.5) | 1 (4) | ||||
|
| 75 cm | B2743 | ||||
|
| 75 cm | B3042 | ||||
|
| 150 cm loop | B40405L | B40415L | |||
|
| 100 cm | H40401 | H40411 | |||
|
| 100 cm | H50411 | ||||
- Care should be taken to avoid damaging the surface of the material with surgical instruments, as this could lead to fracture of the material. As with other synthetic sutures, knot security requires the standard technique of square ties with additional throws as indicated by surgical circumstances and the experience of the operator.
