J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl Poliglecaprone PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl Poliglecaprone PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 5 - 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 may choose it for tissue closure workflows where lower tissue drag, no fraying, and less tissue reaction than chromic gut are important. This SKU uses a size 5-0 undyed suture with an 18 inch length and a 19 mm stainless steel needle.

Good Fit For

• Bladder closure
• Gastro-intestinal closure
• Subcuticular closure
• Reproductive tract and fascia closure in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Key Features

• Monofilament poliglecaprone suture helps reduce tissue drag and avoids fraying
• Precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled passage through tissue
• PS-2 3/8 circle needle format for procedures that call for this needle shape and code
• Size 5-0 suture with 18 inch length for fine closure work
• Undyed, uncoated suture configuration for buyers matching established preferences
• Absorbable profile with 60 to 70% tensile strength loss after 1 week and complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable monofilament suture for subcuticular closure
• Stocking a reverse cutting needle suture for bladder or gastro-intestinal procedures
• Choosing a suture where reduced tissue drag and no fraying are desired
• Matching a PS-2 3/8 circle needle requirement in surgical workflow

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture loses 60 to 70% tensile strength after 1 week, so timing of support matters in procedure selection.
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days.
• The source details cite frequent use in young, healthy, fast healing animals for fascia closure or linea alba.

FAQ

• What kind of needle is attached to this suture? This suture uses a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle made of stainless steel. The needle length is 19 mm.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 5-0 and 18 inch long.
• How does this Monocryl suture handle compared with chromic gut? The product details note less tissue reaction than chromic gut, less tissue drag, and no fraying.
• How long does the absorbable support last? The product details state a loss of 60 to 70% tensile strength after 1 week, with complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.
• What procedures is this suture commonly used for? Frequent uses noted in the product details 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.