Q-Close PDsynth is intended for clinical use in procedures where sutures such as PDS™ or Maxon™ are commonly selected. Brand names are mentioned for reference only.Material polymer: Polydioxanone Structure: Monofilament Suture type: Synthetic, Absorbable Colour: Violet Gauge sizes available: U.S.P. 5/0 to 1 Tensile strength retention: Days post implantation– 14 days– 28 days– 42 days Approximate % of tensile strength retained– 75%– 65%– 55% Mass absorption: By hydrolysis. Absorption is essentially complete within 6 months. Sterilisation method: Ethylene oxide Indications: Q-close PD Synth monofilament synthetic absorbable sutures are indicated for use in all types of soft tissue approximation. These sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desirable.
