- Synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyglyconate, a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate
- Indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue, where growth is expected to occur, and in peripheral vascular surgery
- Not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery and neural tissues
- Retain approximately 75% of initial tensile strength at two weeks, 65% of at three weeks and 50% at four weeks post-implant
- Absorption of MAXON™ sutures is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six month
- 5-0 Diameter
- 18" Length
- P-13 Needle
- 13mm Length
- 3/8 Circle
- Reverse Cutting Needle
- Absorbable Suture
- Green color
