J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone SH 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Absorbable Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Poliglecaprone SH 1/2 Circle Taper Point Needle Size 0 Monofilament, 36/BX

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a sterile monofilament suture made with poliglecaprone and a taper point needle. It may fit veterinary and surgical settings where buyers want less tissue reaction than chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying. This SKU uses a size 0 suture with a 26 mm SH 1/2 circle needle and comes 36 per box.

Good Fit For

• Bladder procedures
• Gastro-intestinal procedures
• Subcuticular closure
• Reproductive tract procedures

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament poliglecaprone suture for procedures where absorbable closure is needed
• Taper point needle supports smooth passage through tissue
• Less tissue reaction than chromic gut, with less tissue drag and no fraying
• Size 0 suture paired with a 26 mm SH 1/2 circle needle for specific procedural preference
• Sterile configuration helps support ready-to-use procedural workflow
• Box of 36 supports case stocking and repeat use

Applications and Usage

• Bladder closure
• Gastro-intestinal closure
• Subcuticular skin closure
• Reproductive tract closure
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This suture loses 60 to 70% tensile strength after 1 week.
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days.
• Needle type and needle shape can affect procedural preference, so confirm taper point and 1/2 circle match your standard.

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this absorbable suture? This Monocryl absorbable suture uses an SH 1/2 circle taper point needle with a 26 mm needle length.
• What is the suture size and type? This SKU is a size 0 monofilament suture made from poliglecaprone.
• How long does the suture retain strength? The suture loses 60 to 70% of its tensile strength after 1 week.
• How long does absorption take? Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days.
• What procedures is this suture used for? Source details cite 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.