Monocryl suture 5-0, Y213H, RB-1 needle, 70 cm violet

Monocryl resorbable suture 5-0, RB-1 needle, 70 cm violet filament Pack with 36 sutures 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