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 4 - 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 4 - 0

Monocryl Plus Suture with Needle is an absorbable antibacterial suture with a PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle. Buyers may choose it for high-risk patients or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern, especially when smooth tissue passage and precise knot placement matter. This SKU uses size 4-0 undyed poliglecaprone 25 with Irgacare MP antibacterial suture and a 19 mm stainless steel needle on an 18 inch suture.

Good Fit For

• High-risk patients
• Procedures where bacterial presence is a concern
• Workflows where precise knot placement is important

Key Features

• Absorbable antibacterial suture for procedures where bacterial presence is a concern
• Monofilament construction offers pliability for smooth, even passage through tissue
• Easier knotting supports precise knot placement
• PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle for controlled needle handling
• Size 4-0 undyed suture on an 18 inch strand
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days

Applications and Usage

• Selecting an absorbable antibacterial suture for procedures with concern about bacterial presence
• Supporting tissue approximation where smooth, even passage through tissue is preferred
• Choosing a suture and needle combination for controlled placement with a precision reverse cutting needle

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 19 mm.
• Material: Stainless Steel.
• Tensile strength loss is 50 to 60 percent to 60 to 70 percent after 1 week
• Complete mass absorption occurs in 91 to 119 days
• This SKU uses an undyed size 4-0 suture with a 19 mm PS-2 needle

FAQ

• How long is the suture strand? This Monocryl Plus suture uses an 18 inch suture strand.
• What needle is attached to this suture? This SKU uses one PS-2 3/8 circle precision reverse cutting needle made of stainless steel, with a 19 mm needle length.
• Is this suture absorbable? Yes. Monocryl Plus Suture with Needle is absorbable, with complete mass absorption in 91 to 119 days.
• How quickly does the suture lose tensile strength? The suture loses 50 to 60 percent to 60 to 70 percent of tensile strength after 1 week.
• What makes this suture a fit for procedures where bacterial presence is a concern? Monocryl Plus is an antibacterial suture and is described as an excellent monofilament choice for high-risk patients or procedures where bacterial presence is a concern.

From Monocryl Plus by J & J Healthcare Systems.