Absorbable suture thread BIOLONG

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BIOLONG sutures are indicated for general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular surgical procedures, microsurgery, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgery. These sutures are particularly useful where a combination of an absorbable suture and extended wound support (up to six weeks) is desired: slow healing tissue and/or tissue under tension. High initial tensile strength. Loss of tensile strength ideal for sustained wound support. Extreme handling, flexibility and easy knot execution. Excellent knot hold security. Atraumatic passage through the tissue thanks to the smooth surface. Excellent glide through tissue. Type Monofilament absorbable synthetic suture. Polydioxanone molecule . Tensile strength The Biolong suture, two weeks after implantation, has a breaking strength approximately equal to 75% of the initial one, which after four weeks becomes slightly less than 70%. In six weeks the tensile strength is between 55% and 60%. Absorption Occurs via hydrolysis and is complete in approximately 180 to 220 days.