Polydioxanone

An absorbable suture material used also as ligating clips, as pins for internal fixation of broken bones, and as ligament reinforcement for surgically managed ligament injuries. Its promising characteristics are elasticity, complete biodegradability, and lack of side effects such as infections.

Also Known As:

Absolok; PDS II (Ethicon); Absoloks; Polydioxanones; Poly(oxy(1- oxo- 1,2- ethanediyl)oxy- 1,2- ethanediyl)

Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Polymers: 13051
  - Polyesters: 921
    - Polydioxanone: 218
Biomedical and Dental Materials
- Polymers: 13051
  - Polyesters: 921
    - Polydioxanone: 218
- Biocompatible Materials: 6558
  - Polydioxanone: 218
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
- Manufactured Materials
  - Biomedical and Dental Materials
    - Polymers: 13051
      - Polyesters: 921
        Polydioxanone: 218
    - Biocompatible Materials: 6558
      - Polydioxanone: 218

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