Table 1.
PDO device | Type of device | Product code | Dimensions | Estimated weight | Representative figure |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PDS™ II | Monofilament suture | Z997G | USP 2-070 cm length11 | 0.2 g | |
PDS™ Flexible Plate | Unperforated plate | ZX5 | 0.25 × 40 ×50 mm14 | 0.7 g | |
OrthoSorb® | Straight pin | 84-2052 | Ø 2 mmlength 40 mm15,16 | 0.2 g | |
Lapra-Ty® | Clip | XC200 | 0.3 cm beam length0.3 cm width17 | 0.1 g | Open Closed |
Note: Basic information regarding the characteristics of the different implant types can be found in online Appendix 5.