PDS II Flashcards
1
Q
PDS II - Raw material
A
Polydioxanone
2
Q
PDS II - Types
A
Monofilament
3
Q
PDS II - Tensile strenght
A
- 70% remains at 2 weeks
- 50% remains at 4 weeks
- 25% remains at 6 weeks
4
Q
PDS II - Absorption rate
A
- Minimal until about the 90th day
- Essentially complete by 6 months
- Absorbed by slow hydrolysis
5
Q
PDS II - Tissue reaction
A
Slight reaction
6
Q
PDS II - Contraindications
A
should not be used to approx tissue under stress
