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Materials Guide

Materials Guide

Material Description

BSR Profile

Mass Absorption

Monoderm™
(PGA-PCL)
  • Monofilament
  • Undyed (clear)
In vivo strength retention:
  • 62% at 7 days
  • 27% at 14 days
  • Absorbable
  • Essentially complete between 90 and 120 days
PDO
(polydioxanone)
  • Monofilament
  • Dyed (violet)
In vivo strength retention:

Gauge 3-0 & Larger

  • 80% at 2 weeks
  • 80% at 4 weeks
  • 40% at 6 weeks

Gauge 4-0

  • 67% at 2 weeks
  • 50% at 4 weeks
  • 37% at 6 weeks
  • Absorbable
  • Minimal until approximately 120 days
  • Essentially complete by 180 days
Nylon
  • Monofilament
  • Dyed (blue)
  • Non-absorbable
  • While nylon suture is not absorbed, progressive hydrolysis of the nylon in vivo may result in gradual loss of its tensile strength over time
Polypropylene
  • Monofilament
  • Undyed (clear)
  • Non-absorbable
  • Polypropylene is not absorbed, nor is any significant change in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo

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