Description
McKesson # | 217678 |
Manufacturer # | Y494G |
Brand | Monocryl™ |
Manufacturer | J & J Healthcare Systems |
Application | Suture with Needle |
Coating | Uncoated |
Material Type | Monofilament Poliglecaprone |
Needle 1 Code | P-3 |
Needle Length | 13 mm Length |
Needle Material | Stainless Steel Needle |
Needle Shape | 3/8 Circle |
Needle Type | Precision Point – Reverse Cutting Needle |
Number of Needles | 1-Needle |
Size | Size 4 – 0 |
Sterility | Sterile |
Suture Color | Undyed Suture |
Suture Length | 18 Inch Suture |
Suture Type | Absorbable Uncoated |
UNSPSC Code | 42312201 |
Features
- Reverse Cutting Needle
- Less tissue reaction than chromic gut, less tissue drag, and no fraying
- Frequent uses bladder, gastro-intestinal, subcuticular closure, reproductive tract, fascia closure/linea alba (young, healthy, fast healing animals)
- Loss of 60-70% tensile strength after 1 week
- Complete mass absorption in 91-119 days