Medtronic Maxon Monofilament Polyglyconate Absorbable Sutures for Soft Tissue Closure Sterile

The Medtronic Maxon monofilament absorbable suture is available from MedicalEx in the configurations listed below. The polyglyconate monofilament holds support for up to six weeks and absorbs in about 180 days, the long-term absorbable profile chosen for slower-healing tissue.

• Long-term absorbable monofilament
• Polyglyconate copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate
• Strength retention through six weeks, absorption about 180 days
• Indicated including pediatric cardiovascular and peripheral vascular tissue

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Main Description

Maxon sutures are prepared from polyglyconate, a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate. The monofilament construction gives smooth passage through tissue with minimal drag, and the extrusion process is designed for excellent in-vivo strength retention and secure knot tying. Tensile support extends through six weeks, the longest support window in the Medtronic absorbable monofilament range, with absorption complete at about 180 days. Medtronic indicates the line for general soft tissue approximation and ligation, including pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected and peripheral vascular surgery. The line is not indicated for adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery or neural tissue, and green or clear strands are offered across sizes 7-0 through 1.

Features and Benefits

• Six week support – The long tensile profile suits fascia and other slow-healing tissue that outlasts mid-term absorbables.
• Monofilament smoothness – A single strand glides through tissue and lacks the interstices of a braid, a handling profile many surgeons prefer in contaminated fields.
• Pediatric cardiovascular indication – The line carries an indication for pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected, a narrower claim than general absorbables.
• Secure knotting – The polyglyconate extrusion is formulated for knot tying security despite the smooth monofilament surface.

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Why Choose This Product

When a wound needs absorbable support measured in weeks rather than days, this is the Medtronic monofilament built for that window. Its six week strength profile and 180 day absorption give fascia and pediatric cardiovascular work an absorbable option that does not quit early.

• Longest absorbable support – Six weeks of tensile support is the differentiator against mid-term monofilaments that fade by week three.
• Growth friendly indication – The pediatric cardiovascular indication reflects an absorption profile intended to accommodate growing tissue.
• Predictable hydrolysis – Absorption by hydrolysis keeps the timeline consistent across patients compared with enzymatic gut materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from a mid-term absorbable monofilament?

This line keeps useful tensile strength for about six weeks and absorbs over roughly 180 days. Mid-term monofilaments typically lose most strength by three weeks and absorb in about three months, so the choice turns on how long the tissue needs support.

Can it be used in adult cardiovascular surgery?

No. Medtronic does not indicate this line for adult cardiovascular tissue, ophthalmic surgery, microsurgery or neural tissue. The cardiovascular indication is limited to pediatric tissue and peripheral vascular use.

How should sutures be stored?

Store sutures in their original packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and light. Use stock in expiry order and do not use any suture whose package is opened or damaged, since sterility cannot be assured.

What do the suture size numbers mean?

USP suture sizes run from fine to heavy: more zeros mean a finer strand, so 7-0 is finer than 5-0, which is finer than 3-0. Sizes then rise through 0, 1, 2 and heavier for large tissue work. The variant label states the exact size of each configuration.

Can a suture be resterilized or reused?

No. These are sterile single use devices, and an opened or expired suture must be discarded. Resterilization is not permitted and compromises both sterility and material performance.