Table 2.
Maximal stresses that can be inflicted on the skin by sutures at their tearing force by the AP at its detachment shear stress* from the skin and at the collapse of L/RM at 2.9 kg
| Suture type | Suture diameter (mm) | Tearing force (kg) | Maximal (normal/shear*) stress (kg/mm2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/0 | 0.07 | 0.873 | 6.24 |
| 5/0 | 0.1 | 1.75 | 8.75 |
| 4/0 | 0.15 | 2.6 | 8.67 |
| 3/0 | 0.2 | 4.063 | 10.16 |
| 2/0 | 0.3 | >8.8 | 14.67 |
| TopClosure® 3S System | At a maximal detaching force of 8 kg | 0.008* | |
| TopClosure® 3S System | At a detaching force of 2.9 kg | 0.0029* | |