MAXON CV - Suture, absorbable

Intended purpose

MAXON CV sutures are indicated for use as absorbable sutures in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in paediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur, and in peripheral vascular tissue. MAXON CV sutures are not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery, and neural tissue.

Functional description

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 CV synthetic absorbable sutures occurs by means of hydrolysis where the suture is broken down and subsequently absorbed and metabolized by the body.