Y923H: 3-0 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
- Y923H
- Brand
- Monocryl
- Material
- Poliglecaprone 25
- Structure
- Monofilament
- Size (USP)
- 3-0 (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 3-0 Monocryl codes
MCP497 PS-2 · Y215H RB-1 · Y219H SH-1 · Y305H RB-1 · Y338H CT-1 · Y344H CT-1 · Y350H CT · Y416 SH · Y416H SH · Y427H PS-2
Same size and needle, other materials
636H Chromic gut · Z398H PDS II · Z423H PDS II · J398H 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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