J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone P-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone P-3 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 6 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a P-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. This option fits buyers looking for an absorbable suture for procedures such as bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals. Key selection details include a size 6 - 0 suture, 18 inch length, and 13 mm stainless steel needle.

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 absorption is preferred
• P-3 precision reverse cutting needle helps support controlled passage through tissue
• 13 mm 3/8 circle stainless steel needle offers a compact needle format
• Size 6 - 0 suture with 18 inch length supports fine closure work
• Undyed, uncoated suture with 1 needle per unit
• Product details note less tissue reaction than chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable suture for subcuticular closure
• Stocking reverse cutting needle sutures for bladder procedures
• Supporting gastro-intestinal closure workflows
• Using fine size 6 - 0 monofilament sutures where reduced tissue drag is desired

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 13 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Product details state tensile strength loss of 60 to 70 percent after 1 week
• Complete mass absorption is noted in 91 to 119 days
• This SKU uses a precision reverse cutting needle rather than a taper style
• The suture is undyed, which may matter for visibility preference during selection

FAQ

• What type of suture is this? This is an absorbable Monocryl monofilament poliglecaprone suture with a needle.
• What needle configuration comes with this suture? This suture uses a P-3 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle in a 13 mm size.
• What procedures is this suture commonly used for? Product details note frequent use for bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals.
• How long is the suture and what size is it? The suture length is 18 inch and the suture size is 6 - 0.
• How quickly does this absorbable suture lose strength and absorb? Product details state the suture loses 60 to 70 percent of tensile strength after 1 week and reaches complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.

From Monocryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.