Ethicon MONOCRYL® (poliglecaprone 25) Sutures are premium synthetic absorbable monofilament sutures designed for smooth tissue passage, excellent handling, and predictable absorption.
Manufactured from poliglecaprone 25, MONOCRYL® sutures provide high initial tensile strength with rapid absorption, making them ideal for procedures requiring short-term wound support and superior cosmetic outcomes.
This configuration features a USP 4-0 suture size, 45cm (18 inch) length, and a PS-2 precision reverse cutting needle (3/8 circle, 19mm), ensuring accurate penetration and controlled placement in delicate tissue.
The violet colour enhances intraoperative visibility, supporting precision and efficiency.
Key Features:
- Synthetic absorbable monofilament (poliglecaprone 25)
- Smooth passage with minimal tissue drag
- High initial tensile strength with rapid absorption
- Excellent handling and knot security
- Designed for cosmetic and subcuticular closure
Clinical Performance:
- Absorption via hydrolysis with predictable loss of strength
- Minimal tissue reaction
- Ideal for short-term wound support
Indications:
- Subcuticular skin closure
- Plastic and cosmetic surgery
- General soft tissue approximation
- Paediatric and dermatological procedures
Specifications:
- Brand: Ethicon
- Product Line: MONOCRYL®
- Material: Poliglecaprone 25 (monofilament)
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- USP Size: 4-0
- Length: 45cm (18”)
- Colour: Violet
- Needle Type: Reverse Cutting (Precision Point)
- Needle Code: PS-2 (3/8 Circle, 19mm)
- Configuration: Single Armed
- Structure: Monofilament
- Box Quantity: 12