MONOCRYL (poliglecaprone 25) Suture

MONOCRYL Suture is a monofilament synthetic absorbable surgical suture prepared from a copolymer of glycolide and e-caprolactone. MONOCRYL Sutures are indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated. MONOCRYL UNDYED must not be used for abdominal closure or to close fascial tissue.

Material:  Monofilament - Dyed/Undyed

Size Range:  6/0 through 1

Typical Use:

Indicated for:

• Ligation
• Soft Tissue Approximation
• Bowel
• Peritoneum
• Uterus
• Vaginal Cuff

Contraindicated for:

• Fascia
• Abdominal closure
• Extended approximation of tissues under stress

Breaking Strength Retention (BSR) Profile: 

In vivo strength retention:

Undyed
50% at 1 week
20% at 2 weeks

Dyed (violet)
60% at 1 week
30% at 2 weeks

Absorption Rate (Complete by): 91-119 days