J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone RB-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone RB-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 3 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with an RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits buyers who need an absorbable suture option for procedures such as bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, or fascia closure/linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals. This version uses a 17 mm stainless steel needle, size 3-0 suture, and a 27 inch undyed strand.

Good Fit For

• Veterinary bladder procedures
• 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
• Taper point RB-1 1/2 circle needle supports controlled passage through tissue
• 17 mm stainless steel needle offers a compact needle size for precise handling
• Absorbable suture profile supports cases where long-term removal is not desired
• Size 3-0, 27 inch undyed suture gives buyers a defined configuration for procedural matching
• Box of 36 can suit facilities that need multiple sterile-ready units for procedural stock

Applications and Usage

• Closing bladder tissue in veterinary procedures
• Supporting gastro-intestinal suturing workflows
• Subcuticular skin closure where a monofilament absorbable suture is preferred
• Reproductive tract closure
• Fascia closure or linea alba closure in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 17 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture loses 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week, which may affect procedure selection and follow-up expectations.
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days, so absorption timing should align with the tissue support needed.
• The taper point needle is a specific needle style, so buyers should confirm it matches the tissue type and closure technique they use.

FAQ

• What type of needle comes with this suture? This suture comes with one RB-1 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape. The needle length is 17 mm and the needle material is stainless steel.
• What procedures is this Monocryl suture commonly used for? Common uses include bladder procedures, gastro-intestinal closure, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract work, and fascia closure or linea alba closure in young, healthy, fast healing animals.
• How long is the suture and what size is it? The suture is 27 inch long and the suture size is 3-0.
• How quickly does this absorbable suture lose strength? This Monocryl suture loses 60-70% of its tensile strength after 1 week.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days.

From Monocryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.