Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation, Orthopaedics, Fascia Closure, Urology, Gynaecology and Plastic surgery. Recommended for long term healing.
All suture details can be seen on the "Suture Range" tab. If there is a suture you cannot find, please contact us and we will try and supply it for you.
| Composition | Colour | Range | Characteristic |
| Monofilament suture made of Poly-p-dioxanone | Violet | 3/0 to 0 USP | Absorbable, monofilament, synthetic, high tensile strength, excellent knotting properties, long-term healing |
POLYDOX monofilament is a long-term absorbable, synthetic suture made of polydioxanone. The suture offers good handling combined with great strength due to its slow degradation profile.
Polydox monofilament is ideal for all indications, where an extended wound support of more than 4 weeks is desirable. The threads are available in violet and natural.
The suture is very flexible, pliable and easy to knot. In tissue, the thread can cause a slight initial inflammatory reaction.
Suture Range
Please find our available sutures below. We have created a number of useful guides for identifying our needles & comparing with other suture brands. If there is a suture you cannot find, please contact us and we will try and supply it for you.
Understanding Vitrex Sutures
Needle Guide | Understanding The Packaging
Got a different brand? Use our guide to find the Vitrex equivalent.
Competitor Thread Comparison | Competitor Needle Comparison
| Code | USP | EP | Length | Num. of Thr. | Needle Type | Price (ex-VAT) |
| DX 1013 | 3/0 | 2 | 50m | 1 | None | £61.32 |
| DX 1016 | 1 | 4 | 50m | 1 | None | £87.03 |
| DX 1043 | 3/0 | 2 | 25m | 1 | None | £32.60 |
| DX 1044 | 2/0 | 3 | 25m | 1 | None | £34.81 |
| DX 1045 | 0 | 3.5 | 25m | 1 | None | £40.62 |
Technical Specification
| Indication | General soft tissue approximation, Orthopaedics (e.g. Joint capsule, Tendons), Fascia Closure, Urology, Gynaecology and Plastic surgery |
| Contraindication | Polydox monofilament should not be used where prolonged approximation of tissues under stress is required. |
| Sizes | 7/0 to 4 USP |
| Structure | Monofilament |
| Absorption method | Hydrolysis |
| Strength Retention Profile |
Long-term healing (35 days) 1 Day 100% 45 Days 50% |
| Mass Absorption profile |
180-240 days |
Brochures
Overall Brochure
Polydox Monofilament Needle & Thread Brochure.pdf
Understanding Vitrex Sutures
Needle Guide | Understanding The Packaging
Got a different brand? Use our guide to find the Vitrex equivalent.