J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl Poliglecaprone PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament, 36 EA/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl Poliglecaprone PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament, 36 EA/BX

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a 4-0 monofilament suture paired with a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It may fit veterinary and surgical workflows where buyers want less tissue reaction than chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying. This version uses a 19 mm stainless steel needle, a 27 inch undyed poliglecaprone suture, and comes 36 per box.

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

• 4-0 monofilament poliglecaprone suture for fine closure work
• PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue passage
• 19 mm stainless steel needle gives a defined needle size for procedure planning
• 27 inch undyed suture length helps match setup and technique preferences
• Compared with chromic gut, product details note less tissue reaction, less tissue drag, and no fraying
• 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 in animal procedures
• Gastro-intestinal closure in animal procedures
• Reproductive tract closure
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Product details note a loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week, so timing of support may matter for procedure selection.
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days.
• This SKU uses a reverse cutting needle and a 19 mm needle size, which may affect fit for preferred technique and tissue type.

FAQ

• What needle style does this suture use? This suture uses a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle with a 19 mm stainless steel needle.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 4-0 and the suture length is 27 inch.
• How does this suture compare with chromic gut? Product details state that it has less tissue reaction than chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying.
• How long does the absorbable support last? Product details state a loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week and complete mass absorption in 91-119 days.
• What procedures is this suture used for? The product details mention 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.