Monosyn Sutures

The surgeons choice. Monosyn is a unique mid-term synthetic absorbable monofilament suture developed for the suturing of soft tissues.

Product Fetaures

Structure

Monofilament

Chemical composition

Glyconate, a terpolymer made of:
72% glycolide
14% trimethylene carbonate
14% -caprolactone

Coating

Glyconate

Colour

Violet or Undyed

Sizes

USP 1 (metric 4) to
USP 6/0 (metric 0.7)

Knot tensile strength retention

70% after 7 days implantation
50% after 14 days implantation
20% after 21 days implantation

Mass absorption

Degradation by hydrolysis within 60 - 90 days.

Sterilisation

Ethylene oxide.

Pack Size

36