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ABSORBABLE SURGICAL SUTURE MONOFILAMENT POLYDIOXANONE

Material polymer

Polydioxanone

Structure

Monofilament

Suture type

Synthetic, Absorbable

Colour

Violet

Gauge sizes available

U.S.P. 5/0 to 1 (Metric 1.0 to 4.0)

Tensile strength retention

Days post implantation
– 14 days
– 28 days
– 42 days

Approximate % of tensile strength retained
– 80%
– 70%
– 40%

Mass absorption

By hydrolysis. Absorption is essentially complete within 6 months.

Sterilisation method

Ethylene oxide

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.

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