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
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