Polydioxanone sutures - Monoplus® 3/0

POLYDIOXANONE MONOPLUS® 3/0 SUTURE THREADS

MonoPlus® Bbraun is a long-term, absorbable, purple, synthetic monofilament suture made of polydioxanone.

MonoPlus® is available transparent for the closure of superficial wounds.

This MonoPlus® thread Bbraun offers excellent handling, good knot security, and is ideal for all indications where wound care for more than 4 weeks is desirable.

Note: MonoPlus® by Bbraun is equivalent to the suture thread PDS® by Ethicon.

Pack of 36 pcs.

THREAD FEATURES:

• Gauge: 3/0;
• Needle: DS19 - triangular 3/8 circle;
• Length: 45 cm.

ADVANTAGES:

• Knot tensile strength
• Exceptional retention strength for extended wound support
• Very flexible and easy to tie
• Smooth tissue penetration

FEATURES:

• Structure: monofilament
• Color: transparent
• Composition: Polydioxanone
• Coating: uncoated
• Origin: synthetic
• Sizes: from USP 1 (EP 4) to USP 6/0 (EP 0.7)
• Absorption: Complete by hydrolysis in 180 - 210 days
• Residual tensile strength 50%: after 14 days from implantation
• Needle: sharp triangular 3/8 circle tip

INDICATIONS/USES:

Specific for the approximation of soft tissues and/or ligatures in all surgical specialties.

• Orthopedics (tendons, joint capsule)
• Pediatric cardiovascular surgery
• General surgery
• Closure of the abdominal wall