What is dexon suture made of?
DEXON® Violet Polyglycolic Acid Suture is a synthetic absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of homopolymers of glycolic acid and is a class II device, per 21 CFR Section 878.4493.
What is dexon suture?
These sutures are used in general soft-tissue approximation and vessel ligation. A similar suture material is made from polyglycolic acid and coated with polycaprolate (Dexon II). This material is comparable to polyglactin 910 with respect to tensile strength and absorption profile.
Is dexon suture monofilament?
This study demonstrated that the in-vivo half-life tensile strength of the braided absorbable sutures polyglycolic acid (Dexon Plus) and polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) is 2 weeks, whereas those of the monofilament absorbable sutures polyglyconate (Maxon) and polydioxanone (PDS) are 3 and 6 weeks respectively.
Is dexon suture absorbable?
Used in lens implantation surgery.
What is a polyester suture?
Polyester suture is a braided and coated suture (silicone) and is a non-absorbable suture composed of Polyethylene terephthalate fiber. Polyester sutures have excellent tensile strength, soft and pliable with excellent braiding and are an excellent choice for cardiovascular and ophthalmic surgery.
What material is used for stitches?
Sutures (Stitches) A doctor uses a piece of surgical thread called a suture to sew (or stitch) two ends of skin together. Surgeons once used animal tendons, horsehair, pieces of plants, or human hair to create sutures. Today, they’re made from natural or manmade materials like plastic, nylon, or silk.
What are the different types of suture materials?
These types of sutures can all be used generally for soft tissue repair, including for both cardiovascular and neurological procedures.
- Nylon. A natural monofilament suture.
- Polypropylene (Prolene). A synthetic monofilament suture.
- Silk. A braided natural suture.
- Polyester (Ethibond). A braided synthetic suture.
Is polyester suture absorbable?
Polyester suture is a non-absorbable, braided, sterile, surgical suture composed of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate). It is prepared from fibers of high molecular weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent automatic rings as an integral component.
What color is polyester suture?
Additional Information About Braided and Coated Polyester
| Suture Characteristics | Non Absorbable Surgical Suture |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyester |
| Color | Green / white |
| Absorption | Non absorbable |
| USP Range | 5/0 – 5 |
How do you choose suture materials?
Bottom Line
- The best suture for a given laceration is the smallest diameter suture, which will adequately counteract static and dynamic tension forces on the skin.
- The stronger an absorbable suture is, the greater its absorption time, and the greater its risk of causing a foreign body reaction within a wound.
What is polypropylene suture?
Polypropylene sutures are monofilament sutures of an isotactic crystalline stereoisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. Polypropylene sutures are non-absorbable and provide permanent wound support. Polypropylene sutures are blue colored for easy identification during surgery.
