Y922H: 4-0 Monocryl FS-2 36"
Monofilament, absorbable poliglecaprone 25 suture. Typically used for subcuticular closure, soft tissue approximation and ligation.
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Specs
- Product code
- Y922H
- Brand
- Monocryl
- Material
- Poliglecaprone 25
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 4-0 (size chart)
- Length
- 36"
- Needle
- FS-2
- 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 4-0 Monocryl codes
MCP214 RB-1 · MCP496 PS-2 · MCP935 PS-1 · MCP946G PS-2 · Y214H RB-1 · Y218H SH-1 · Y304H RB-1 · Y315H SH · Y415H SH · Y426H PS-2
Same size and needle, other materials
635H Chromic gut · 662H Ethilon · Z397H PDS II · Z422H PDS II · 8683G Prolene · 683G Perma-Hand silk · J392H Vicryl · J397H 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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