Description
Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture Polydioxanone Monofilament
Type | Monofilament | |
Composition | Polydioxanone, a polymer made from polyester poly (p−dioxanone) | |
Coating | None | |
Tissue reaction | Minimal | |
Absortion | The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 180 to 210 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 42 days. | |
Tensile strength | Post implantation 28 days 42 days 56 days |
Approximate % original strength remaining 70% 50% 20% |
Suture colour | Violet | |
Range | USP 6/0 − 3&4 | |
Indications | Luxcryl PDO sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing; especially in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, ophthalmic surgery, orthopaedics, abdominal wall closure, gynaecology, plastic surgery, urology. |