Material type

Polydioxanone (PDO)

Structure

Monofilament

Coating material

None

USP size & colour

7-0 to -2- violet

Absorption profile

180-210 days

Breaking strength retention

80% at 2 weeks ; 50% at 4 weeks

Characteristics

High initial tensile strength, excellent pliability & smooth tissue passage

Shelf life

5 years

Packaging

1 dozen or 3 dozen boxes