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

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

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional 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. The suture is size 4 - 0 with an 18 inch length, and the needle measures 16 mm.

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 workflows where absorbability is required
• PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle supports precise placement
• Size 4 - 0 suture with 18 inch length for procedure-specific selection
• Undyed, uncoated suture for buyers standardizing on this configuration
• Product details note less tissue reaction than chromic gut, less tissue drag, and no fraying
• Complete mass absorption is noted at 91 to 119 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable suture for bladder procedures
• Using a monofilament suture for gastro-intestinal closure
• Subcuticular closure where a size 4 - 0 absorbable suture is preferred
• Reproductive tract procedures requiring an absorbable suture with needle
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast-healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture uses a conventional cutting needle, which may matter if your procedure calls for a different needle style.
• Product details note loss of 60 to 70% tensile strength after 1 week, so match the absorption profile to the healing timeline you expect.
• The current configuration is size 4 - 0 with an 18 inch suture and a 16 mm needle.

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one PC-3 3/8 circle precision conventional cutting needle made of stainless steel.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 4 - 0 and the suture length is 18 inch.
• What procedures is this suture commonly used for? Product details indicate 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 absorbable suture lose strength? Product details state the suture loses 60 to 70% of its tensile strength after 1 week.
• How long does absorption take? Product details note complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.

From Monocryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.