Absorbable Sutures

Velosorb™ Fast sutures are composed of absorbable synthetic polyester comprised of glycolide and lactide (derived from glycolic and lactic acids).

This braided absorbable suture offers:

• Pliable handling and easy knot tying during closing
• Strong wound approximation during the critical wound healing period
• Fast absorption
• Minimal tissue drag

Velosorb™ Fast sutures are indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, when only 7-10 days of wound support is required. Application for episiotomy repair, where fast absorption is preferred, may be beneficial for patient comfort and dyspareunia. However, it is not indicated for use in ligation, opthalmic, cardiovascular, or neurological procedures.

Maxon™ suture is designed with unique polymer chemistry composed of polyglyconate, a copolymer of glycolic acid — to make it strong. And trimethylene carbonate to help delay the absorption period.^1,2

• Provides excellent knot security³
• Provides excellent knot pull tensile strength during the critical stages of the healing period⁴
• Stronger long-term absorbable suture compared to PDS II™ suture⁴
• Greater strength compared to PDS II™ suture during the first two weeks following surgery⁴

Maxon™ 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. They are not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, and neural tissues.