J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone CT-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 2 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. Buyers may choose it for closure tasks where a taper point needle and absorbable monofilament are preferred, including bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals. This version uses a 36 mm stainless steel needle with a 36 inch violet suture in size 2-0.

Good Fit For

• Bladder procedures
• Gastro-intestinal procedures
• Subcuticular closure
• Reproductive tract and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament poliglecaprone suture for procedures where absorbable closure is needed
• CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports smooth passage through tissue
• 36 mm stainless steel needle paired with a 36 inch size 2-0 suture
• Violet suture color can help with visibility during placement
• Product details note less tissue reaction than chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days

Applications and Usage

• Bladder closure
• Gastro-intestinal closure
• Subcuticular skin closure
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Product details note loss of 60 to 70 percent tensile strength after 1 week
• This suture uses a taper point needle rather than a cutting needle
• The suture is uncoated

FAQ

• What type of needle comes with this suture? This Monocryl suture comes with one CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 2-0 and 36 inch long.
• What material is the suture made from? The suture is made from poliglecaprone and has a monofilament construction.
• How long does absorption take? Product details state complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.
• What procedures is this suture used for? The product details mention bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals.

From Monocryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.