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DemeTech's Polydioxanone Sutures

DemeTech's Polydioxanone suture is an absorbable, sterile, surgical suture composed of the polyester, poly (p-dioxanone). DemeTech's Polydioxanone has been found to be nonantigenic and elicits only minimal tissue reactivity during the absorption process. Clinical trials have shown that after two weeks, approximately 80% of DemeTech's Polydioxanone initial strength remained. At eight weeks, approximately 44% of DemeTech's Polydioxanone initial strength remained. Complete absorption of DemeTech's Polydioxanone is 180 to 210 days. DemeTech's Polydioxanone sutures are available dyed and colorless.

Distinctive Characteristics of DemeTech's Polydioxanone Sutures:

DemeTech's Polydioxanone is ideal for internal tissues where a long lasting, absorbable suture is preferable.

As Polydioxanone is composed of synthetic materials, it elicits less reactivity than natural absorbable sutures. However, due to its prolonged absorption period, Polydioxanone may elicit some tissue reactivity.