Stratafix (Barbed (PDS Plus, Monocryl Plus or polypropylene))
Barbed monofilament, absorbable suture. Used for knotless closure.
- Material
- Barbed (PDS Plus, Monocryl Plus or polypropylene)
- 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.
All 8 codes
| Code | Size | Needle | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SXPP1A400 | 1 | CTX | 18" | Dyed |
| SXPP2B436 | 1 | CTX ×2 | 18" | Dyed |
| SXPP1A401 | 0 | CT-1 | 18" | Dyed |
| SXPP1A418 | 0 | CT-1 | 6" | Dyed |
| SXPP1B413 | 2-0 | CT-2 | 6" | Dyed |
| SXMP1B103 | 3-0 | PS-1 | 24" | Undyed |
| SXMP1B438 | 3-0 | RB-1 | 9" | Undyed |
| SXMP2B408 | 3-0 | PS-2 ×2 | 12" | Undyed |
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.