Medron is a synthetic,absorbable, Monoflament sterilized suture
Composed of a poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone) And is available dyed (violet) and un-dyed (Milk white).
Characteristic Properties
- High İnitial Tensile strenght
- Smooth Tissue Passage
- Excellent knot security
- Quick Mass Absorption
Physical Properties
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- Predictable absorption in 90 to 110 days by hydrolysis.
- %55 – %65 of the original tensile strength at 1 weeks.
- %25 – %35 of the original tensile Strength at 2 weeks.
ındications
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- Plastic surgery
- Skin closure
- Ligatures
Contraindications
Medron is contraindicated when the wound requires long-term support
Type of Absorption
Absorbable
Composition
Poly(glycolide-co-caprolactone)
Sizes Available
USP 6/0 to USP 2
Colour of Thread
Violet or Milk White
Origin
Synthetic
Structure
Monofilament
Coating
None
Sterilization
Ethylene Oxide
