SXPP2B436: 1 Stratafix CTX 18"
Barbed monofilament, absorbable barbed (pds plus, monocryl plus or polypropylene) suture. Typically used for knotless closure.
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Specs
- Product code
- SXPP2B436
- Brand
- Stratafix
- Material
- Barbed (PDS Plus, Monocryl Plus or polypropylene)
- Structure
- Barbed monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 1 (size chart)
- Length
- 18"
- Needle
- CTX, double-armed (needle on each end)
- Color
- Dyed
- 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 1 Stratafix codes
SXPP1A400 CTX
Same size and needle, other materials
CX30D Ethibond Excel · X865 Ethibond Excel · Y399 Monocryl · Y399H Monocryl · PDP371T PDS II · Z765D PDS II · 8455H Prolene · J365H Vicryl
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Sources
- Ethicon Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures chart, US
- Ethicon vs Medtronic Suture Comparison Chart (J&J MedTech)
Always check the package insert for the product you're using.