Q-Close PD Synth
ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURE MONOFILAMENT POLYDIOXANONE

Material polymer |
Polydioxanone |
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Structure |
Monofilament |
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Suture type |
Synthetic, Absorbable |
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Colour |
Violet |
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Gauge sizes available |
U.S.P. 5/0 to 1 (Metric 1.0 to 4.0) |
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Tensile strength retention |
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Mass absorption |
By hydrolysis. Absorption is essentially complete within 6 months. |
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Sterilisation method |
Ethylene oxide |
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Indications |
Q-close™ PD Synth monofilament synthetic absorbable sutures are indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable. |