- MAXON™ and MAXON™ CV synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyglyconate, a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate
- MAXON™ and MAXON™ CV synthetic absorbable sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue, where growth is expected to occur, and in peripheral vascular surgery
- MAXON™ and MAXON™ CV synthetic absorbable sutures are not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery and neural tissues
- MAXON™ sutures retain approximately 75% of initial tensile strength at two weeks, 65% of at three weeks and 50% at four weeks post-implant
- Absorption of MAXON™ sutures is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months
- SKU:
- SMM-5526--CVD
Covidien SMM-5526 - Absorbable Suture with Needle Maxon™ Polyglyconate P-13 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5-0 Monofilament
- Item Number:
- SMM-5526
- Manufacturer:
- Covidien
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