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MAXON™ and MAXON™ CV synthetic absorbable sutures are prepared from polyglyconate
a copolymer of glycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate
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
MAXON™ and MAXON™ CV synthetic absorbable sutures are not indicated for use in adult cardiovascular tissue
ophthalmic surgery
microsurgery and neural tissues
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 of MAXON™ sutures is minimal until about 60 days after implant and is essentially complete within six months
This product is required to be reported under California Proposition 65