Monosyn® is a mid-term absorbable synthetic monofilament suture made of glyconate, available in undyed colour for the closure of superficial wounds and in violet colour for the rest of indications. Monosyn® offers excellent handling properties and high knot security. Monosyn® is recommended for all soft tissue approximations.
Advantages:
• Ideal degradation profile for soft tissue
• Smooth tissue passage
• Easy handling
• High knot-pull tensile strength
• Excellent knot security
• Rapid mass absorption
Indication:
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Urology
• Skin closure (intracutaneous, subcutaneous)
• Paediatrics
• Ligatures
• Soft tissue closure in all specialties
Properties:
• Retention of 50% knot tensile strength after 14 days
• Complete mass absorption in 60 to 90 days
