MCP497: 3-0 Monocryl PS-2 18"
Monofilament, absorbable poliglecaprone 25 suture. Typically used for subcuticular closure, soft tissue approximation and ligation.
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Specs
- Product code
- MCP497
- Brand
- Monocryl
- Material
- Poliglecaprone 25
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 3-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- PS-2
- Color
- Undyed
- Absorbed
- 91–119 days
- Strength
- Undyed: 50–60% at 1 week, 20–30% at 2 weeks. Dyed: 60–70% at 1 week, 30–40% at 2 weeks. None left by 28 days
Smooth and slides through tissue easily, which makes it a favorite for running subcuticular closures. Not for fascia or abdominal closure.
Other 3-0 Monocryl codes
Y215H RB-1 · Y219H SH-1 · Y305H RB-1 · Y338H CT-1 · Y344H CT-1 · Y350H CT · Y416 SH · Y416H SH · Y427H PS-2 · Y497G PS-2
Same size and needle, other materials
1669H Ethilon · 1630 Plain gut · 8687 Prolene · 8687H Prolene · 1679H Perma-Hand silk · SXMP2B408 Stratafix · J497H Vicryl · VR497 Vicryl Rapide
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Sources
- Ethicon Suture Chart (J&J MedTech)
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon Wound Closure Manual
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