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MaxonAka: Polyglyconate Suture

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  1. Category
    1. Synthetic Absorbable Suture (monofilament)
  2. Properties
    1. Improved handling over Dexon and Vicryl
    2. Excellent tensile strength (similar to PDS)
  3. Absorption (Hydrolysis)
    1. Day 14: 81% of tensile strength
    2. Day 28: 59% of tensile strength
    3. Day 42: 30% of tensile strength
    4. Day 180 to 210: Complete absorption of Suture
  4. References
    1. Howell (1997) Emerg Med Clin North Am 15(2):417
    2. Moy (1991) Am Fam Physician 44(6):2123
    3. Phenninger (1994) Procedures, p. P3-6
    4. Townsend (2001) Sabiston Textbook Surgery, p. 1552-3

Maxon (C0127095)

ConceptsOrganic Chemical (T109)
EnglishMaxon
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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