J & J Healthcare Systems Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Plus Poliglecaprone 25 with Irgacare MP Antibacterial Suture PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0

Absorbable Antibacterial Suture with Needle Monocryl™ Plus Poliglecaprone 25 with Irgacare MP Antibacterial Suture PS-2 3/8 Circle Precision Reverse Cutting Needle Size 3 - 0

Monocryl Plus absorbable antibacterial suture with needle is a monofilament suture paired with a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. It may be a strong fit for high-risk patients or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern, especially when clinicians want smooth tissue passage and easier knot placement. This SKU uses size 3-0 undyed poliglecaprone 25 with Irgacare MP antibacterial suture and a 19 mm stainless steel needle with an 18 inch suture length.

Good Fit For

• High-risk patients
• Procedures where bacterial presence is a concern
• Workflows that benefit from easier knot placement

Key Features

• Absorbable antibacterial monofilament suture for procedures where bacterial presence is a concern
• PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle supports controlled tissue passage
• Great pliability helps promote smooth, even passage through tissue
• Easier knotting can help with precise knot placement
• Size 3-0 undyed suture with 18 inch length for specific procedural preference
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable antibacterial suture for procedures with bacterial concern
• Choosing a monofilament suture when smooth, even tissue passage is important
• Using a precision reverse cutting needle for suturing tasks that call for that needle profile

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Tensile strength decreases after 1 week, with 50 to 60% to 60 to 70% loss noted in the product details
• Complete mass absorption occurs over 91 to 119 days, which may affect product selection by healing timeline
• This SKU is a size 3-0 suture with a PS-2 19 mm 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle

FAQ

• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. This Monocryl Plus suture is absorbable, with complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.
• What needle comes with this suture? This SKU includes one PS-2 stainless steel needle in a 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting configuration, measuring 19 mm.
• What suture size and length does this product use? This product uses a size 3-0 undyed suture with an 18 inch length.
• When might this suture be a good choice? The product details indicate it is an excellent monofilament suture choice for high-risk patients or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern.
• How does this suture handle during use? The product details note great pliability for smooth, even passage through tissue and easier knotting for precise knot placement.

From Monocryl Plus by J & J Healthcare Systems.