Molecule
Polydioxanone
Thread type
Absorbable barbed monofilament suture
Color
Violet or undyed (D&C Violet #2 = C.I. 60725)
Standard diameters and needles
PE 1.5 to 5; USP 4/0 to 2; Darvin Loc® is assembled with atraumatic needles in AISI 300 or AISI 400 stainless steel
Tensile Strength
28 days ~ 70% 42 days ~ 55%
Absorption
Complete within 180-210 days
Directions
In the reapproximation of soft tissues and in areas where a long-absorbing surgical suture is required