R497N: 3-0 Sharpoint PDO VIOLET 18" PS-2 Reverse Cutting
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Price: | $7.00 per packet |
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Quantity: | |
In Stock: | 9 packets |
Expiration: | 10-2025 |
Material | PDO |
Construction | Monofilament |
Absorption | Absorbable |
Size | 3-0 |
Length | 18" |
Color | Violet |
Needle Name | PS-2 |
Needle Length | 19mm |
Needle Type | Reverse Cutting |
Curvature | 3/8 Circle |
Arms | Single |
Additional Details
PDO (Polydioxanone)
This synthetic absorbable monofilament indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation but not for use in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery. At 14 days it retains 80 – 90% tensile strength, 60 – 82% at 28 days, 47 -79% at 42 days and essentially absorbed between 180 and 220 days. Available in dyed (violet).
Monofilament:
- Dyed (violet)
Common Uses:
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopedic
- OB/Gyn
- Gastrointestinal
In Vivo Strength Retention:
- 80% to 90% at 14 days
- 60% to 82% at 28 days
- 47% to 79% at 42 days
Mass Absorption:
- Essentially complete between 180 and 220 days