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

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

Monocryl absorbable suture with needle is a monofilament poliglecaprone suture paired with a SH 1/2 circle taper point needle. Buyers may choose it for soft tissue approximation where a taper point needle and absorbable profile fit the procedure. This version uses a 26 mm stainless steel needle with size 4 - 0 violet suture in a 27 inch length.

Good Fit For

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

Key Features

• Absorbable monofilament poliglecaprone suture for procedures that call for absorption over time
• SH 1/2 circle taper point needle helps support controlled passage through tissue
• 26 mm stainless steel needle offers a clearly defined needle size for procedural selection
• Size 4 - 0 violet suture helps identify the strand during handling
• 27 inch suture length supports procedures needing added working length
• Box of 36 can suit routine procedural purchasing and stocking

Applications and Usage

• Soft tissue closure where an absorbable monofilament suture is preferred
• Subcuticular closure using a taper point needle
• Bladder and gastro-intestinal procedures noted by the manufacturer
• Fascia closure or linea alba in young, healthy, fast healing animals

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 26 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• This suture is uncoated, which may matter for handling preference and procedural selection.
• The product details note loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week.
• The product details note complete mass absorption in 91-119 days.

FAQ

• What type of needle comes with this suture? This Monocryl suture comes with one SH 1/2 circle taper point needle made of stainless steel.
• What are the suture size and length? The suture is size 4 - 0 and the strand length is 27 inch.
• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. This is an absorbable Monocryl poliglecaprone suture.
• How many are in the box? A box contains 36 sutures.
• What procedures is this suture commonly 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.