Y399H: 1 Monocryl CTX 36"
Monofilament, absorbable poliglecaprone 25 suture. Typically used for subcuticular closure, soft tissue approximation and ligation.
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Specs
- Product code
- Y399H
- Brand
- Monocryl
- Material
- Poliglecaprone 25
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 1 (size chart)
- Length
- 36"
- Needle
- CTX
- Color
- Violet
- Packs per box
- 36
- 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 1 Monocryl codes
Y335H CT-2 · Y341H CT-1 · Y347H CT-1 · Y353H CT · Y359H CT · Y399 CTX · Y437H MO-4 · Y947H CT-1
Same size and needle, other materials
CX30D Ethibond Excel · X865 Ethibond Excel · PDP371T PDS II · Z765D PDS II · 8455H Prolene · SXPP1A400 Stratafix · SXPP2B436 Stratafix · J365H Vicryl
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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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