PDO Violet Monofilament SuturesThese synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures are made of polydioxanone (PDO) and dyed violet Use them in general soft tissue approximation and or ligation, but not in cardiovascular or neurological tissues, microsurgery or ophthalmic surgery Suitable for plastic, orthopedic, gastrointestinal and OB Gyn surgery At 14 days sutures retain 80 90% tensile strength, 60 82% at 28 days, 47 79% at 42 days and are essentially absorbed between 180 and 220