Monofilament Polydioxanone
- Smooth passage through tissue
- Absorbed by hydrolysis in 180 to 210 days
- Dyed violet for easy visibility
- Combination of absorption and excellent support
- Attached with unique SCN-Needles
Fila-PDX Suture
Polydioxanone suture is the strongest available synthetic absorbable sutures for extended wound support. Filadioxanone PDO sutures are monofilament Polydioxanone sutures. Polydiaxanone suture is smooth, pliable with least memory. Its violet color imparts enhanced visibility.
PRODUCT: “Fila-PDX” (POLYDIOXANONE SUTURE) absorbable Surgical Suture (Synthetic) Monofilament Polydioxanone sutures
MATERIAL USED: Monofilament Polydioxanone
COLOUR: Dark Violet
STERILIZATION: Ethylene Oxide gas
SHELF LIFE: 5 years
RECOMMENDED USAGE
• Fascia closure
• Pediatric Sternum closure where still growth has to occur
• Orthopedic surgery
• Geriatric surgery
RANGE
• Suture length available with needle: 75cms to 150cms
• Needle lengths: 20mm to 50mm attached to various needle point profiles
• Also available as LOOP suture in sizes 0 and 1 with 150cms length
ADVANTAGES
• Polydioxanone sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended support is desirable.
• Predictable absorption
• Smooth passage through tissue
• Loop suture available
• SCN-Needles
ABSORPTION PROFILE
• Wound Support: 5-6 Weeks
• Mass Absorption: 180-210 Days