Monocryl suture 3-0, Y497G, PS-2 45 cm UNDYED

"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"