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MONO-DOX
Monofilament Polydioxanone (PDO)
Synthetic Absorbable Suture
803 NE 25th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232 USA
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503 232-1555
503 230-9993
Material Color(s) Absorption Rate
MONO-DOX®
Violet
75% @ 14 days
66% @ 28 days
53% @ 42 days
180 days
INDICATIONS
Monofilament Polydioxanone synthetic absorbable suture
is indicated for use in soft tissue approximation and/or
ligation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular and
ophthalmic procedures. Polydioxanone suture is not
indicated in adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery, and
neurological tissue. This suture is particularly useful when
the combination of an absorbable suture and extended
wound support is desired.
DESCRIPTION
Mono-Dox® is a polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament
synthetic absorbable, sterile surgical suture prepared from
the polyester, poly(p-dioxanone).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
These sutures, being absorbable, are not to be used
where prolonged (beyond six weeks) approximation of
tissue under stress is required and are not to be used in
conjunction with prosthetic devices, i.e., heart valves, or
synthetic grafts. Polydioxanone suture is not indicated in
adult cardiovascular tissue, microsurgery and neural
tissue.
TENSILE STRENGTH
Subcutaneous tissue implantation studies in rats indicate
Mono-Dox® suture retains approximately 75% of initial
tensile strength at 2 weeks, 66% at 4 weeks and 53% at
6 weeks post implantation.
ABSORPTION
Absorption begins as a loss of tensile strength without
appreciable loss of mass. Absorption of Mono-Dox®
sutures is minimal until about the 90th day post
implantation and is essentially complete within 6 months.
PACKAGING
Mono-Dox® is available in USP sizes 7-0 through 2
(metric sizes 0.5-5). Mono-Dox® is available with needles
in one dozen boxes, or in veterinary suture cassettes.
Three dozen suture boxes available on customer request.
COLOR
Violet
CHARACTERISTICS
Polydioxanone (PDO) exhibits:
• Extended holding strength
• Excellent handling, exceptional suppleness,
and good knot security
• Non-wicking, which helps reduce bacterial
migration along the suture line
• FDA-approved D&C Violet No. 2 color for
better visibility during surgery
CP MEDICAL
ETHICON
COVIDIEN
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