PDO

Synthetic, absorbable, monofilament suture in a violet color.

P-dioxanone polymer.

Offers minimal tissue reactivity.

Absorption through slow hydrolytic action completed in 200 days approximately.

Color code: Silver label.

Frequently used in tissue coaptation that slowly heals.

Characteristics:

High tensile strength.

Absorption through hydrolysis.

Monofilament(uniform diameter).

Excellent creep.

Violet color.

Molecular structure, soft segments.

Indications:

Recommended for any surgical procedure, requiring a single-thread, synthetic, absorbable suture.

Uses:

General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, etc..

Caution must be taken when used in elderly, malnourished or deficient immunologic system patients, in which the critical cicatrization period of the wound may be delayed.