"Monocryl suture by Ethicon. Absorbable - synthetic - monofilament.
Monocryl is a synthetic, absorbable suture that combines the advantages of a monofilament suture (for example smooth passage through tissue) with a predictable resorption time.
It is composed of poliglecaprone 25, which is a copolymer of glycolide and E-caprolactone.
Monocryl comes both in purple colour and undyed.
Monocryl has a low tissue reactivity, maintains high tensile strength, and has a half-life of 7 to 14 days.
Tensile strength Monocryl undyed suture:
1 week = 50 - 60 %
2 weeks = 20 - 30 %
3 weeks = 0 %
Tensile strength Monocryl purple suture:
1 week = 60 - 70 %
2 weeks = 30 - 40 %
3 weeks = 0 %
The Monocryl suture is completely hydrolyzed by 91–119 days.
Monocryl has a consistency close to nylon suture material and when removed from the package, it might have a degree of "memory", or coil.
Manufacturer: Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson"