Absorbable suture thread PDSynth

general surgeryorthopedic surgery8-0

Monofilament Polydioxanone Sterile Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture Features of PDSynth Excellent extended tensile strength with improved handling Minimal tissue reaction with predictable absorption rate Smooth knot tie-down with excellent knot security Provides wound support for longer periods Also available as Loop suture in size 1 & 1-0 Polydioxanone suture is the material of choice in surgical procedures where a combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is required for wound closure, soft tissue approximation and/or ligation. PDSynth sutures provide wound support upto 42 days and gets absorbed by hydrolysis (within 180 – 210 days of implantation). Technical Details Monofilament Polydioxanone Available in Dyed (Violet) and Undyed variants Sterilized by ethylene oxide Shelf life of 5 years Range E.P metric gauge numbers available: 0.4 to 5