Monomed®

Composition

Poly (glycolide-co-ε-caprolactone)

Description

Synthetic monofilament mid term absorption suture.

Color

Violet (D&C Violet n.2=C.I. 60725) or undyed.

Sizes and standard needles

EP from 0,7 to 4; USP from 6/0 to 1. Monomed is attached to AISI 300 or AISI 400 stainless steel atraumatic needles.

Tensile Strength

After 7 days from implant it retains ~ 50% and after 14 days it retains ~ 20%.

Absorption

Complete within 90-120 days.

Indications

In soft tissues approximation, where a mid absorption of the suture is required.