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SXMP1B438: 3-0 Stratafix RB-1 9"

Barbed monofilament, absorbable barbed (pds plus, monocryl plus or polypropylene) suture. Typically used for knotless closure.

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Specs

Product code
SXMP1B438
Brand
Stratafix
Material
Barbed (PDS Plus, Monocryl Plus or polypropylene)
Structure
Barbed monofilament
Size (USP)
3-0 (size chart)
Length
9"
Needle
RB-1
Color
Undyed
Absorbed
PDS Plus: 182–238 days. Monocryl Plus: 91–119 days. Polypropylene: not absorbed
Strength
PDS Plus: about 42 days of wound support. Monocryl Plus: about 21 days. Polypropylene: permanent

Barbs grip tissue so no knots are needed. The PDS Plus and Monocryl Plus versions contain triclosan, an antibacterial.

Other 3-0 Stratafix codes

SXMP1B103 PS-1 · SXMP2B408 PS-2

Same size and needle, other materials

Y215H Monocryl · Y305H Monocryl · PDP305H PDS II · Z305H PDS II · 8558H Prolene · 8872H Prolene · C053D Perma-Hand silk · K872 Perma-Hand silk

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Sources

  1. Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
  2. Ethicon vs Medtronic Suture Comparison Chart (J&J MedTech)

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