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MONOCRYL® Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture
MONOCRYL® Plus Antibacterial Suture are ideal for subcuticular skin closure1 and shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonization of the suture.2-4
Features & Benefits
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Reliable Strength
Consistent absorption rate with a predictable decrease in tensile strength. Stronger than gut suture initially and throughout the critical wound-healing period5,6 and offers protection for subcuticular closure and soft tissue approximation.
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Ideal for Subcuticular Skin Closure
Shown in vitro to inhibit bacterial colonization of the suture2-4 High initial breaking strength to maintain wound approximation during the critical first few days of skin healing1*
Product Specifications
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Description |
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| D10041 | D10041 | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" PS-1 |
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Description |
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| D10062 | D10062 | 4-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X18" P-2 |
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Description |
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| D10100 | D10100 | 3-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" RB-1 |
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Description |
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| D10101 | D10101 | 3-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" RB-1 |
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| D9923 | D9923 | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" RB-1 |
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| D9924 | D9924 | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" RB-1 |
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Description |
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| D9925 | D9925 | 1 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" MO-5 |
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| D9936 | D9936 | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X36" SH-1 DOUBLE ARMED |
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| D9937 | D9937 | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X36" SH-1 DOUBLE ARMED |
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| D9954 | D9954 | 4-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" P-3 DOUBLE ARMED |
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Description |
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| MCP213H | MCP213H | 5-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" RB-1 |
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| MCP214H | MCP214H | 4-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" RB-1 |
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| MCP266H | MCP266H | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS UNDYED 1X27" CP-1 |
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| MCP304H | MCP304H | 4-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" RB-1 |
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| MCP315H | MCP315H | 4-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" SH |
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| MCP316H | MCP316H | 3-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" SH |
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| MCP317H | MCP317H | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" SH |
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Description |
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| MCP333H | MCP333H | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" CT-2 |
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| MCP339H | MCP339H | 2-0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" CT-1 |
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Product Code |
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| MCP340H | MCP340H | 0 MONOCRYL PLUS VIOLET 1X27" CT-1 |
Product Resources
Resources
MONOCRYL® Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture
WHO Global Guidelines vs. ACS-SIS Guidelines
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Understanding the Plus Antibacterial Technology
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Supporting Documentation
Product Support
Plus Suture Awareness One Pager
Plus Suture CDC Infographic
SSI Infographic
ETHICON Edge Competitive Performance Testing: Needles and Sutures
Plus Meta Analysis
References
*Ethicon Absorbable Sutures: Biocompatibility and Performance Profiles Poster. Corporate Product Characterization. Ethicon R&D, 1999.
1. MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture Instructions for Use. Ethicon, Inc.
2. Ming X, Rothenburger S, Yang D. In vitro antibacterial efficacy of Monocryl Plus Antibacterial Suture (poliglecaprone 25 with triclosan). Surg Infect. 2007;8(2):201-207
3. Rothenburger S, Spangler D, Bhende S, Burkley D. In vitro antimicrobial evaluation of coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial Suture (coated polyglactin 910 with triclosan) using zone of inhibition assays. Surg Infect. 2002;3(suppl1):S79-S87
4. Ming X, Rothenburger S, Nicholos MM. In vivo and in vitro antibacterial efficacy of PDS Plus (polidioxanone with triclosan) suture. Surg. Infect 2008;9(4):451-457
5. Ethicon Wound Closure Manual. 2007. Ethicon, Inc.
6. MONOCRYL Plus Suture Product Insert, Chromic Gut Product Insert.
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
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