J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone P-1 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone P-1 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a P-1 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. This option fits buyers looking for an absorbable suture for bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, or fascia closure and linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals. Key specs include a size 5-0 undyed suture, 18 inch length, and an 11 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Bladder procedures
• Gastro-intestinal procedures
• Subcuticular closure
• Reproductive tract procedures

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament poliglecaprone suture for procedures where absorption is preferred
• P-1 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue penetration
• Size 5-0 undyed suture helps buyers match fine suture needs
• 18 inch suture length offers a defined format for procedure setup
• Product details note less tissue reaction than chromic gut, with less tissue drag and no fraying
• One needle per suture for straightforward surgical handling

Applications and Usage

• Subcuticular closure where an absorbable monofilament suture is preferred
• Bladder closure
• Gastro-intestinal closure
• Reproductive tract procedures
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 11 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Product details state loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week
• Product details state complete mass absorption in 91-119 days
• This SKU uses a precision reverse cutting needle, which may matter when matching needle preference to tissue type
• The suture is uncoated and undyed for buyers standardizing on that format

FAQ

• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This Monocryl suture comes with one P-1 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape and an 11 mm needle length.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 5-0 and 18 inch long.
• Where is this absorbable suture commonly used? Product details note frequent uses in bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals.
• How quickly does this suture lose tensile strength? Product details state the suture loses 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week.
• How long does absorption take? Product details state complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days.

From Monocryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.