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Resomer® X 206 S, poly(dioxanone)

Synonym(s):

PDS

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Linear Formula:
(C4H6O3)n
CAS Number:
29223-92-5
MDL number:
MFCD00868119
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

solid

degradation timeframe

<6 months

inherent viscosity

1.5-2.2 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in hexafluoroisopropanol(30 °C, Ubbelohde) (size 0c glass capillary viscometer)

transition temp

Tg −10-−5 °C
Tm 110-115 °C

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C4H6O3/c5-4-3-6-1-2-7-4/h1-3H2

InChI key

VPVXHAANQNHFSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Polydioxanone (PDO) is a colorless, crystalline, highly flexible and resorbable biopolymer.

Application

PDO is widely used as a monofilament wound suture. PDO/elastin-based blends prepared by electrospinning may be used as cardiovascular grafts.

Legal Information

Product of Evonik
RESOMER is a registered trademark of Evonik Rohm GmbH

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Jean W M Gardeniers et al.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 471(7), 2225-2230 (2013-03-06)
Surgical treatment options for sternoclavicular joint luxations described in the literature are numerous, although all have limitations. Therefore, there is no favorable surgical treatment for sternoclavicular luxations when nonoperative treatment has failed. We developed the polydioxanone (PDS) envelope plasty, a
Mitchell D Eggers et al.
Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR, 23(8), 1023-1030 (2012-07-31)
To test absorbable materials as a prelude to development of an absorbable vena cava filter for the prevention of pulmonary embolism (PE). Three absorbing polymer candidates, poliglecaprone (Monocryl; sizes 4-0 and 1), polyglactin (Vicryl; sizes 4-0 and 1), and polydioxanone
O Hakimi et al.
European cells & materials, 24, 344-357 (2012-10-24)
Rotator cuff tendon pathology is thought to account for 30-70 % of all shoulder pain. For cases that have failed conservative treatment, surgical re-attachment of the tendon to the bone with a non-absorbable suture is a common option. However, the failure
Falk Birkenfeld et al.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 23(4), 953-956 (2012-07-11)
The objectives of this study were (i) to evaluate different fracture mechanisms for orbital floor fractures and (ii) to measure forces and displacement of intraorbital tissue after orbital traumata to predict the necessity of strength for reconstruction materials. Six fresh
Xin-miao Huang et al.
Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions, 81(2), 324-330 (2012-08-14)
This study evaluated the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of a biodegradable (BD) occluder for closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD) in an acute canine model. All current available VSD occluders are permanent implants which consist of a metal framework and
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