Dorex -M SACHETS D969A USP Size 20. NCP-2 Needle

Expiry Date 06/2023

Dorex-M  D969A. One Box of 12 x 75cm Monofilament Synthetic Absorbable Sutures.

It Is Made Of PDO (Polydioxanone, Also Known as PDSII ).  Needle Ref. NCP-2:  1/2 Circle, Reverse Cutting, 26mm Length Needle.

Polydioxanone is non-antigenic, non-pyrogenic and may elicit  minimal tissue reaction during the absorption process. It enables smooth passage in tissue and is ideal for internal tissues where a long lasting absorption is required, pediatric cardiovascular surgery, ophthalmic surgery.

It has excellent stitching characteristics and after 2 weeks post implantaion retains 80% of its original tear strength. After 5 weeks post implantation it still retains 50% and  44% at 8 weeks. Complete absorption is within 150 - 180 days.