Description
PDS II (polydioxanone) Suture
PDS II is a sterile synthetic absorbable monofilament suture made from the polyester poly(p-dioxanone). It is intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, including paediatric CV tissue, microsurgery and ophthalmic surgery. It should not be used where prolonged (beyond six weeks) approximation is required, ie heart valves, synthetic grafts.
Material: Monofilament - Dyed/Undyed
Size Range: 7/0 through 2
Typical Use:
Indicated for:
- Soft tissue approximation
- Fascia closure
- Blood vessel anastomoses
- Pediatric cardiovascular
- Orthopedic surgery
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Absorption allowing wound support for up to 6 weeks
Contraindicated for:
- Extended (>6 weeks) approximation of tissues under stress
- Conjunction with prosthetic devices (heart valves or synthetic grafts)
Breaking Strength Retention (BSR) Profile:
In vivo strength retention:
4/0 and smaller
60% at 2 weeks
40% at 4 weeks
35% at 6 weeks
3/0 and larger
80% at 2 weeks
70% at 4 weeks
60% at 6 weeks
Absorption Rate (Complete by): 182-238 days
Features
Absorbable
- Absorbable
Brand
- PDS II
Gauge
- 2-0
Material
- Synthetic
Colour
- Violet
Qty
- 24
Suture Structure
- Monofilament
Suture Length
- 70cm
Needle Code
- ASH-35
Needle Type
- Aortic Half Circle
Needle Point
- Taperpoint
Needle Length
- 36mm
Needle Shape
- Fish Hook
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