A Study on Tensile strength test using menstruum of PDO suture

Abstract

In this study, tensile strength of PDO (Polydioxanone) cog type suture was examined by using menstruum. The study was conducted jointly by the Catholic Kwandong University of Medical Biomedical Engineering Lab and Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine Microbiology Center. PDO is a medical device widely used for orthopedic suture and dermatology. As the menstruum, Glycerol, DW (distilled water) and soybean oil were used. Storage was carried out by storing in an airtight container. The results of this study showed that the application of glycerol to PDO suture resulted in better tensile strength than other menstruum.