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SutureVet Catalog 2019

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Antibacterial Absorbable Suture MONOSORB™ PLUS Suture Type Material Color(s) Breaking Strength Retention (BSR) Profile Absorption Rate PDO ANTIBACTERIAL Monofilament Violet 75% @ 14 days 66% @ 28 days 53% @ 42 days 180-220 days Description: Monosorb Plus™ 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. This antibacterial suture contains ≤ 60 μg/m of a common antimicrobial agent, chlorhexidine diacetate. Indication: Monosorb Plus™ sutures are indicated for use in animals in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardiovascular tissue where growth is expected to occur and also in ophthalmic surgery. Monosorb Plus™ 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: • Treated with chlorhexidine diacetate for protection against bacterial colonization • Smooth passage through tissue • 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 Plus™ (comparable to PDS Plus*) SCALPELPOINT™ REVERSE CUTTING NFS-2 SUTURE Material Color Length 6-0 5-0 4-0 3-0 2-0 0 3/8 circle 19mm Monofilament Violet 30" 75cm 056704 PDP397H 056701 PDP398G *Trademark of Ethicon 22 ORDER TODAY: (855) 724-3461 | FAX: (888) 329-3861 | northamerica.covetrus.com

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