Monosyn®

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.

Indication

  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Gynaecology & Obstetrics
  • Urology
  • Skin Closure (Intracutaneous, Subcutaneous)
  • Paediatrics
  • Ligatures

Advantages

  • Ideal Degradation Profile for Soft Tissue
  • Smooth Tissue Passage
  • Easy Handling
  • High Knot-Pull Tensile Strength
  • Excellent Knot Security
  • Rapid Mass Absorption

Product Overview

Structure
Monofilament
Color
Violet or Undyed
Chemical Composition
Glyconate (72% glycolide, 14% trimethylene carbonate, 14% ɛ-caprolactone)
Coating
Uncoated
Origin
Synthetic
Sizes
USP 7/0 (Metric 0.5) to USP 2 (Metric 5)
Type of Absorption
By Hydrolysis
Mass Absorption
60 to 90 Days
Sterilization
Gamma-Irradiation