Absorbable Suture
MONOSORB™
Suture Type Material Color(s) Breaking Strength
Retention (BSR) Profile
Absorption Rate
PDO Monofilament Violet 75% @ 14 days
66% @ 28 days
53% @ 42 days
180-220 days
Description: Monosorb™ suture is prepared from the polyester, poly
(p-dioxanone) and is available dyed (D&C Violet No. 2). The empirical
molecular formula of the polymer is (C
4
H
6
O
3
)
X
. Polydioxanone
polymer has been found to be non-antigenic, nonpyrogenic and elicits
only a slight tissue reaction during absorption.
Indication: Monosorb™ sutures are indicated for use in animals only
in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular
tissue where growth is expected to occur and also in ophthalmic
surgery. Monosorb™ suture is not indicated in adult cardiovascular
tissue, microsurgery and neural tissue. These sutures are particularly
useful where the combination of an absorbable suture and extended
wound support (up to 42 days) is desirable.
Features:
• Monofilament facilitates smooth passage through tissue
• Synthetic material for minimal tissue reaction
• Absorbable by hydrolysis
Warning: Sutures should not be used if package is opened or
damaged or if the expiration date has been exceeded. Discard open
unused suture. Do not resterilize; resterilization may alter the physical
properties of this suture, which will result in an adverse patient reaction.
For complete product details, please reference full package insert.
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY
Monosorb™ (comparable to PDS II*)
SCALPELPOINT™ PRECISION CUTTING
NP-1
SUTURE
Material Color Length 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 2-0 0
3/8 circle 11mm
Monofilament Violet
18"
45cm
057462
Z487G
NP-3
SUTURE
Material Color Length 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 2-0 0
3/8 circle 13mm
Monofilament Violet
18"
45cm
056907
Z463G
*Trademark of Ethicon
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