Monofilament
MEPFIL-D
PDO Absorbable Monofilament
Feature
MEPFIL-D is a synthetic absorbable surgical monofilament made of polydioxanone(PDO).
The retention strength of MEPFIL-D is more than 65% of the initial strength after 28 days at 37°C.
MEPFIL-D is available for dyed(violet) and undyed(white).
Specification of Monofilament
appearance
Color, Surface
diameter
knot pull tensile strength
knot security
Internal Spec.
TIE-down
Internal Spec.
Retention of strength
More than 65% of the initial strength after 28 days at 37°C
Water content
Less than 400ppm
Diameter
| Size | Diameters by EP or USP methods mm | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average value | Individual value | ||||
| USP | EP Gauge No. | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum |
| 7-0 | 0.5 | 0.050 | 0.094 | 0.045 | 0.125 |
| 6-0 | 0.7 | 0.095 | 0.149 | 0.075 | 0.175 |
| 5-0 | 1 | 0.150 | 0.199 | 0.125 | 0.225 |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 0.200 | 0.249 | 0.175 | 0.275 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.339 | 0.225 | 0.375 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 0.340 | 0.399 | 0.325 | 0.450 |
| 0(1-0) | 3.5 | 0.400 | 0.499 | 0.375 | 0.550 |
| 1 | 4 | 0.500 | 0.570 | 0.450 | 0.600 |
| 2 | 5 | 0.571 | 0.610 | 0.500 | 0.700 |
Knot Pull tensile strength
| Size | EP method N | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USP | EP Gauge No. | Mnimum average value | Mnimum individual value |
| 7-0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| 6-0 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| 5-0 | 1 | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| 4-0 | 1.5 | 9.5 | 4.7 |
| 3-0 | 2 | 17.5 | 8.9 |
| 2-0 | 3 | 26.8 | 13.4 |
| 0(1-0) | 3.5 | 39.0 | 18.5 |
| 1 | 4 | 50.8 | 25.4 |
| 2 | 5 | 63.5 | 31.8 |
Quantity per spool
USP3&4EP6
350m/spool
USP2EP5
500m/spool
USP1EP4
500m/spool
USP0EP3.5
500m/spool
USP2-0EP3
500m/spool
USP3-0EP2
500m/spool
USP4-0EP1.5
500m/spool
USP5-0EP1
500m/spool
USP6-0EP0.7
500m/spool
USP7-0EP0.5
500m/spool
Packaging Process
Spool
Aluminum pouch
Aluminum pouch
PP can