Biosyn

Question 1

Is Biosyn and MSA or a BSA?

Answer 1

MSA

Question 2

What is Biosyn composed of?

Answer 2

Glycolide, Dioxanone and Trimethylene Carbonate (TMC)

Question 3

Is Biosyn coated?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Is Biosyn dyed or Undyed?

Answer 4

Available in both violet and clear

Question 5

What colour box is Biosyn in?

Answer 5

Red

Question 6

What is the wound support of Biosyn?

Answer 6

3 weeks

Question 7

What is the tensile strength of Biosyn?

Answer 7

75% @ 2 weeks

40% @ 3 weeks

Question 8

What is the absorption rate for Biosyn?

Answer 8

90 to 110 days

Question 9

Does Biosyn have similar handling to braided materials?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

What are the key benefits of Biosyn?

Answer 10

Excellent knot security
Excellent first throw hold
Strongest MSA during critical wound healing

Question 11

What is the closest competitor to Biosyn?

Answer 11

Monocryl