J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone RB-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone RB-1 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 4 - 0 Monofilament

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with an RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle. Buyers may choose it for soft tissue closure workflows where reduced tissue reaction, less tissue drag, and no fraying are important. This SKU uses a 17 mm needle, size 4-0 suture, and a 27 inch undyed strand.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Monofilament poliglecaprone suture helps minimize tissue drag and avoids fraying
• RB-1 1/2 circle taper point needle supports soft tissue suturing tasks
• Less tissue reaction than chromic gut, based on the product details
• Size 4-0 suture with a 27 inch length fits procedures that call for a finer absorbable strand
• Loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week may matter for procedure selection and healing timelines
• Complete mass absorption in 91-119 days supports absorbable suture purchasing needs

Applications and Usage

• Soft tissue closure where a taper point needle is preferred
• Subcuticular closure when an absorbable monofilament suture is needed
• Bladder and gastro-intestinal suturing workflows
• 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.
• Tensile strength drops by 60-70% after 1 week, so timing of wound support should be considered
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91-119 days
• This SKU uses an undyed suture, which may affect visibility preference during placement

FAQ

• What type of needle comes with this suture? This Monocryl absorbable suture comes with one RB-1 taper point needle in a 1/2 circle shape.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 4-0 and the strand length is 27 inch.
• Is this a monofilament or braided suture? This Monocryl suture is a monofilament.
• How long does the material remain before absorption is complete? Complete mass absorption occurs 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.