Composition

Poly(P-dioxanone)

Construction

Monofilament

Coating

None

75% at 4 weeks

Tissue Reaktion

Non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and elicits only a mild tissue reaction during the absorption process

Completely absorbed in 180 to 240 days

Ethylene Oxide

Available in Sizes

6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, 0, 1,2

Violet and Undyed

• Ideal for internal tissues where a long lasting, absorbable suture is preferable

• Very high initial tensile strength and excellent pliability

• Smooth passage through tissue and lesser reactivity

RADIOXANONE suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue and ophthalmic surgery. It is also particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable.

RADIOXANONE is not for use in microsurgery, adult cardiovascular or neural tissues.

RADIOXANONE  suture, being absorbable, should not be used where prolonged approximation of tissue under stress is required (beyond six weeks), or in conjunction with prosthetic devices, i.e., heart valves or synthetic grafts.