J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. Buyers who need an absorbable option for soft tissue closure may choose it for reduced tissue reaction compared with chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying. This SKU has an undyed size 3-0 suture, an 18 inch length, and a 19 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 soft tissue closure workflows
• PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled passage through tissue
• Undyed size 3-0 suture in an 18 inch length for specific closure preferences
• Compared with chromic gut, the suture offers less tissue reaction, less tissue drag, and no fraying
• Retains 30 to 40 percent tensile strength after 1 week based on the stated 60 to 70 percent loss
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days

Applications and Usage

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

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Tensile strength drops quickly, with 60 to 70 percent loss after 1 week
• Complete mass absorption occurs over 91 to 119 days, which may affect product selection by healing timeline
• The needle is a precision reverse cutting style in a 3/8 circle shape, so buyers should confirm that needle profile matches the procedure

FAQ

• What type of suture material is this? This is a monofilament poliglecaprone absorbable suture.
• What needle is attached to this suture? The suture comes with one PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle in a 3/8 circle shape. The needle is 19 mm and made of stainless steel.
• How long is the suture and what size is it? This SKU uses a size 3-0 suture with an 18 inch length.
• How long does the suture retain strength and absorb? The product details state a 60 to 70 percent loss of tensile strength after 1 week and complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.
• What procedures is this suture used for? The stated 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.