J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone P-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone P-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture attached to a P-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. Buyers may choose it for procedures where reduced tissue drag, no fraying, and less tissue reaction than chromic gut are important. This version pairs a size 4 - 0 violet suture with an 18 inch length and a 13 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Monofilament poliglecaprone suture helps reduce tissue drag and avoids fraying
• Precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled needle passage in appropriate tissue
• P-3 3/8 circle needle format offers a specific needle configuration for procedure preference
• Size 4 - 0 violet suture improves identification during handling
• 18 inch suture length paired with a 13 mm stainless steel needle for this exact SKU
• Absorbable profile with 60-70% tensile strength loss after 1 week and complete mass absorption in 91-119 days

Applications and Usage

• Subcuticular closure where a monofilament absorbable suture is preferred
• Bladder closure based on the stated frequent uses
• Gastro-intestinal closure based on the stated frequent uses
• Reproductive tract procedures based on the stated frequent uses
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture loses 60-70% of tensile strength after 1 week, so timing of wound support matters in product selection.
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days, which may affect follow-up expectations and procedure planning.
• Needle style is precision reverse cutting, so buyers should confirm it matches tissue type and clinician preference.

FAQ

• What needle configuration comes with this Monocryl suture? This Monocryl suture comes with one P-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle made of stainless steel. The needle length is 13 mm.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 4 - 0 and the strand length is 18 inch.
• How long does this absorbable suture retain strength? The product details state a loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption is stated at 91-119 days.
• What procedures is this suture commonly used for? The product details name 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.