Monofast 18133

Monofast is a synthetic monofilament absorbable sterile surgical suture composed of a copolymer of polyglycolic acid-co-polycaprolactone (PGCL). Monofast suture is available in a wide range of diameter – length combinations attached to high quality medical grade stainless steel needles of different sizes and types.

Monofast monofilament absorbable sutures comply fully with the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia for sterile synthetic absorbable sutures and with the essential requirements of the directive 93/42/EEC.

Specifications:

• Type: Synthetic / Absorbable / Monofilament
• Composition: Poliglecaprone (PGCL), a copolymer made of polyglycolic acid-co-polycaprolactone
• Coating: Non applicable
• Coloring: Violet, Undyed
• Needle Sizes: 12mm to 60mm
• Thread Sizes: USP 6/0 to 2 (EP 0.7 to 5.0)

Typically used in:

• General Surgery (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Skin, Mucosa, Fascia
• Microsurgery
• Gynecology
• Urinary Surgery
• Gastroenterology, Intestinal Anastomoses & Abdominal Wound Closure
• Plastic Surgery
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Pediatric Cardiovascular Tissue
• Ligament & Tendon Repair