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Stress inflicted by various sutures and shear stress* imposed on the skin by AP at a clinical application of 0.8 kg
| Suture type | Suture diameter (mm) | Maximal (normal/shear*) stress (kg/mm2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5/0 | 0.1 | 4.00 |
| 4/0 | 0.15 | 2.67 |
| 3/0 | 0.2 | 2.00 |
| 2/0 | 0.3 | 1.33 |
| TopClosure® 3S System | 0.0008* | |
