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Surgicryl® Monofast
SMI

Surgicryl® Monofast

Type
Monofilament

Composition
Polyglecaprone 25, a copolymer made of 75% glycolide and 25% Є-caprolactone

Coating
None

Colour
Violet / Beige – undyed

Tissue reaction
Minimal

Absorption
The hydrolytic action by which the material is broken down results in total absorption in approximately 90 to 110 days. Approximately 75% of tensile strength remain after 7 days.

Presentation
Box with 12 sutures

Product Details

USP Sizes Frequent Uses Tensile Strength Retention Absorption Time
6-0 to 2 Subcuticular Skin Closure, Urology, OB/GYN, Plastics ~75% at 7 days, ~30% at 14 day Complete in 90–110 days