Alpha-Pdo
Polydioxanon Suture

Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Polydioxanon Violet or Undyed Sutures with drilled end curved needles

Alpha-Pdo

Alpha-PDO , Our Polydioxanone suture is the strongest available synthetic absorbable sutures for extended wound support. Alpha-PDO sutures are monofilament Polydioxanone sutures. Polydiaxanone suture is smooth, pliable with least memory. Its violet colour imparts enhanced visibility.

Advantages
  • Polydiaxanone sutures are particularly useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended support is desirable
  • Predictable absorption
  • Smooth passage through tissue
  • Loop suture available
  • Silicon coated autramatic needle
Absorption Profile
  • Wound Support: 5-6 Weeks
  • Mass Absorption: 180-210 Days
Range
  • U.S.P. sizes 5-0 to 1
  • Suture length available with needle: 70cms to 150cms
  • Needle lengths: 20mm to 50 mm attached to various needle point profiles
  • Also available as LOOP suture in sizes 0 and 1 with 150cms length and 50mm needle