Luxcryl PDO (Polydioxanone)
Synthetic absorbable surgical suture Polydioxanone Monofilament
| Type | Monofilament | |
| Composition | Polydioxanone, a polymer made from polyester poly (p−dioxanone) | |
| Coating | None | |
| Tissue reaction | Minimal |
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| Absortion | The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 180 to 210 days. Approximately 50% of tensile strength remain after 42 days. | |
| Tensile strength | Post implantation 28 days 42 days 56 days |
Approximate % original strength remaining 70% 50% 20% |
| Suture colour | Violet | |
| Range | USP 6/0 − 2 |
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| Indications | Luxcryl PDO sutures are intended for use in general soft tissue closing; especially in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, ophthalmic surgery, orthopaedics, abdominal wall closure, gynaecology, plastic surgery, urology. | |