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

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

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a 1/2 circle taper point needle. It fits workflows that call for an absorbable suture with reduced tissue reaction, less tissue drag, and no fraying, including bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals. This version uses a 26 mm SH needle, size 2 - 0 suture, and a 27 inch undyed strand.

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

• Absorbable monofilament poliglecaprone suture for procedures where long-term removal is not desired
• 1/2 circle taper point needle supports smooth passage through tissue
• Reduced tissue reaction, less tissue drag, and no fraying compared with chromic gut
• Size 2 - 0 suture with 27 inch length for procedure-specific selection
• 26 mm stainless steel SH needle with one needle per suture
• Complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days with 60 to 70% tensile strength loss after 1 week

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable monofilament suture for subcuticular closure
• Using a taper point needle where smooth tissue passage is preferred
• Choosing a suture with less tissue drag and no fraying than chromic gut
• Stocking animal care settings that perform bladder, gastro-intestinal, reproductive tract, or fascia closure procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture loses 60 to 70% of its tensile strength after 1 week, so healing timeline matters when selecting it.
• A taper point needle is intended for tissue penetration without cutting edges, which may affect procedure preference.
• The listed use settings specifically include young, healthy, fast healing animals for fascia closure or linea alba.

FAQ

• What kind of needle comes with this suture? This Monocryl suture comes with one SH 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel, with a 26 mm needle length.
• What suture size and length is this option? This option uses size 2 - 0 suture and a 27 inch strand.
• Where is this absorbable suture commonly used? The product details name bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, and fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals.
• How does this suture compare with chromic gut? According to the product details, Monocryl has less tissue reaction than chromic gut, along with less tissue drag and no fraying.
• How long does absorption take? The product details state complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days.

From Monocryl by J & J Healthcare Systems.