Monosyn® Absorbable suture

Mid-term absorbable monofilament and uncoated suture made of glyconate
Description
Monosyn® is a mid-term absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of glyconate, available in undyed color for the closure of superficial wounds and in violet color for the rest of indications. Monosyn® offers excellent handling properties and high knot security. Monosyn® is recommended for all soft tissue approximations.
Advantages
  • Ideal degradation profile for soft tissue
  • Smooth tissue passage
  • Easy handling
  • High knot-pull tensile strength
  • Excellent knot security

Indication

  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Gynaecology & Obstetrics
  • Urology
  • Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
  • Paediatrics
  • Ligatures
  • Soft tissue closure in all specialties
  • Rapid mass absorption

Properties

  • Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 14 days
  • Complete mass absorption in 60 to 90 days

Note
Sizes available USP 7/0 (0.5 metric) to USP 2 (5 metric)