Novosyn® CHD
Mid-term absorbable braided and coated suture made of polyglactin 910 coated with Chlorhexidine Diacetate
Novosyn® CHD is a mid-term absorbable braided synthetic suture made of polyglactin 910 coated with Chlorhexidine Diacetate. Novosyn® CHD degrades by hydrolysis and provides a predictable and reliable absorption.
Advantages
- Novosyn® CHD has the same physical properties than Novosyn but with added antimicrobial protection.
- It has a zone of inhibition against the most common pathogens that causes SSI.
- It helps on the prevention of microbial contamination of the implanted thread.
Features
- 40-50 % Tensile Strength Retention: 21 days.
- Complete Mass Absorption: 56 up to 70 days.
Note
Sizes available USP 5/0 (metric 1) up to USP 2 (metric 5).
Indication
- Soft tissue approximation
- Ligation