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 workflows where reduced tissue drag, no fraying, and less tissue reaction than chromic gut are important. This version uses a 36 mm stainless steel needle with a 36 inch undyed 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

• Monofilament poliglecaprone suture helps reduce tissue drag and avoids fraying
• CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports tissue penetration for indicated closure tasks
• Less tissue reaction than chromic gut, which may matter when selecting absorbable sutures
• Undyed size 2-0 suture with 36 inch length for procedure-specific preference
• Absorbable profile with 60-70% tensile strength loss after 1 week
• Complete mass absorption in 91-119 days

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 36 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Tensile strength drops by 60-70% after 1 week, so match hold time to the procedure
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days
• This SKU uses a taper point needle rather than a cutting needle
• The suture is undyed, which may affect visibility preference during use

FAQ

• What type of needle comes with this Monocryl suture? This Monocryl suture comes with one CT-1 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel. The needle length is 36 mm.
• What is the suture material and construction? The suture is made of poliglecaprone and has a monofilament construction. It is also uncoated and undyed.
• How long is the suture and what size is it? This version uses a 36 inch suture in size 2-0.
• How long does the absorbable material last? Monocryl loses 60-70% of its tensile strength after 1 week, and complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days.
• What procedures is this suture commonly used for? Frequent uses include 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.