| Structure | Monofilament |
| Chemical composition | Polydioxanone |
| Color | Violet(D&C No.2) or Undyed |
| Sizes | USP 2- USP 7/0 metric 5 – metric 0.5 |
| Knot tensile strength | 28days post implantation 50% (≤USP4/0 – Metric 1.5) |
| retention | 35days post implantation 50%(≥USP3/0 – Metric 2) |
| Mass absorption | Degradation by hydrolysis within 180 – 210 days |
| Indications | General soft tissue approximation, specially in cases where an extended wound support of more than 4 weeks is desirable, pediatric cardiovascular surgery and for the suturing of autologous peripheral vessels |
| Contraindications | Approximation of tissue under tension an suturing of synthetic implant like vascular grafts or cardiac valves |
| Sterilization | Ethylene oxide |
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