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COVIDIEN MAXON SUTURES
Description
MAXON and MAXON CV synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyglyconate, a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate.
Characteristics:
The advanced extrusion process of the molecule of polyglyconate gives the suture:
• Excellent in-vivo strength retention
• Excellent knot tying security
• Excellent handling
• Minimal memory
Indications:
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.
Contraindications:
MAXON and MAXON CV synthetic absorbable sutures are not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery,
microsurgery and neural tissues. The use of this suture is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivities or
allergies to its components. These sutures, being absorbable, should not be used where extended approximation of tissue is required or for fixation of permanent cardiovascular prostheses or synthetic grafts.
Actions:
MAXON and MAXON CV synthetic absorbable sutures elicit a minimal acute inflammatory reaction in tissues, followed by gradual encapsulation of the suture by fibrous connective tissue. Progressive loss of tensile strength and eventual absorption of MAXON sutures occurs by means of hydrolysis. Experimental studies with MAXON and MAXON CV suture produced no evidence of antigenicity, systemictoxicity, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity teratogenicity or adverse effects on reproductive performance.
Tensile Strength:
Subcutaneous tissue implantation studies in rats indicate 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 begins as a loss of tensile strength without appreciable loss of
mass. Absorption of MAXON sutures is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months.
Sterilisation:
• Ethylene oxide
~ Special Order Item: Non returnable / refundable ~
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Item says it is out of stock, can I still order it? Yes you can still order any item that appears on our website. The item will then be placed on back order, once it arrives into our warehouse, we will ship it out ASAP.
Hardware items? Some hardware items can be customised which is why we don't keep many in our warehouse. If you place an order for one, we will order it in for you and possibly have it shipped directly to you.
Cold chain items must be placed on a separate order from other items as they are shipped separately and have a separate/different freight charge.
This product is a Special Order Item it is non-returnable/refundable and must be ordered in.
For more information about Special Order Items please view our T&C's on these items here.
Freight will be calculated during checkout. You must list your delivery address as a physical address. We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes etc.
Delivery times (with all items in stock): Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne: ETA 1-2 business days. All other locations 2-3 business days. Freight times are dependant on courier companies.
Pick up not available.
Hardware/bulky deliveries: To be organised once purchased.
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